Our Team
Kaitlin McCarthy
Kaitlin McCarthy is the founder and CEO of Ionic Development Company, a Boston-based, woman-owned real estate development and consulting firm established in 2022. With over 15 years of experience in the real estate development, engineering, and construction industries, she has been instrumental in managing large-scale projects across various sectors, including life sciences, residential, and mixed-use developments.
Kaitlin's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Her professional journey encompasses roles such as Vice President at The HYM Investment Group, where she contributed to significant projects like The Sudbury—a 46-story residential tower—and One Congress, a 52-story office tower, both part of the Bulfinch Crossing development in downtown Boston.
Under her leadership, Ionic Development has been involved in notable projects, including the first all-affordable housing development in Boston's Seaport neighborhood. Kaitlin's commitment to effecting change within the real estate industry and the communities they develop is evident through her focus on representation and inclusivity in large-scale projects.
Kaitlin's dedication to pioneering women's leadership in real estate development has been recognized through various platforms, including Northeastern University's Women Who Empower Innovation Awards. Her journey from engineering to founding one of Boston's first women-owned real estate development firms serves as an inspiration for aspiring female entrepreneurs in the industry.
Briana Pinheiro
A dynamic leader with nearly 15 years of professional experience in leading commercial real estate projects across emerging markets in the Greater Boston area. With expertise in lifecycle project delivery, my portfolio encompasses over 5M square feet, scaling up to $750M+ of Class-A real estate, including World HQ R&D Facilities, Vivarium, Clean Rooms, Offices, and Amenity Spaces, bringing a consistent approach to maximizing their property portfolios.
Our Partners
DJR Associates, LLC
David Roodberg
Real Estate and Family Office Consulting Services
David Roodberg has been a successful CEO, COO and CFO of privately held real estate companies for over 30 years with responsibilities for all areas of the business and family offices. David was CEO of Horning for over 20 years, President of Menkiti Group and COO/CFO of Combined Properties.
David’s family office experience includes responsibilities for succession planning, estate planning, tax planning, investments and philanthropy and developing strategies to maximize financial and strategic benefits for both the business and family members.
David has an MBA from University of Michigan and BS from Duke University.