Jean Brownhill

Jean Brownhill, a distinguished professional in architecture and construction, holds a degree in Architecture from The Cooper Union and a Loeb Fellowship from Harvard University's Graduate School of Design.

Inspired by her own challenging renovation, Jean founded Sweeten in 2011, an innovative platform that revolutionizes the renovation experience, bringing transparency and efficiency to the construction industry.

Under Jean's leadership, Sweeten has grown significantly, with nearly $1.5B worth of construction projects in the pipeline, setting a new standard for end-to-end renovation services.

Recognized as a trailblazer in the industry, Jean has been lauded as 'The Contractor Whisperer' by New York Magazine and named one of Inc. Magazine's 'Most Innovative Women Founders in America.'

Apart from her entrepreneurial endeavors, Jean is actively involved in empowering minorities in architecture and real estate. She co-founded the African American Student Union at Harvard and initiated the Sweeten Accelerator for Women to support female contractors in building their businesses.

With a rich professional background that includes roles at esteemed organizations like Coach and Andrew Pollock Architect, Jean Brownhill continues to make a lasting impact on the construction and renovation sector.

In addition, her involvement as a former board member at organizations like The New Home Company Inc. and HELP USA illustrates her commitment to philanthropy and community engagement.