Brynn Fann

Brynn Fann joined the Golden LEAF Foundation in 2020 as a program officer for the Disaster Recovery Program. Before joining the Foundation, Brynn served as a program coordinator for a statewide nonprofit. In his previous role, Brynn provided assistance and resources for strengthening programs in his target area. As a program officer he evaluates funding proposals, supports the implementation of Golden LEAF priorities, and provides oversight for project monitoring and compliance activities. Brynn’s primary focus areas include disaster recovery, flood mitigation, agriculture, and infrastructure. Along with program officer responsibilities, Brynn manages Golden LEAF’s AV/technical resources for successful remote and hybrid board meetings.

Brynn was born and raised in rural North Carolina and now lives in Middlesex with his wife, Madison, and their dog, Renny. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminology in 2016 at N.C. State University and received a Master’s in Public Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2020.