Kerianne Flynn, a business graduate of North Adams College and an accomplished human resources professional in the fashion and beauty industry, now spends her time dedicated to helping others in her community. She has worked for French Connection, bebe, and divisions of The Limited including Limited Design and Victoria’s Secret Beauty in the fields of Personnel Management, Organizational Development and Employee Relations. 

 Kerianne has also committed much of her time to volunteer with several not-for-profit organizations in New York City including RxArt, New York Cares, and The Heart and Soul Charitable Fund. She currently serves on the boards of RxArt and The Heart and Soul Charitable Fund, as well as the winery/music venue/restaurant, City Winery. Kerianne and her husband, James Flynn, also developed and sponsor the Flynn Prize, awarded every other year by the University of Southern California to individuals who have produced research that has materially advanced the well-being of disadvantaged populations. In her spare time, Kerianne enjoys contemporary art, wine, cooking, golf, scuba diving and tournament poker. She resides in Manhattan with Jim and their young son Declan.