Megan Saunders

Senior Managing Director, Sustainability at Kayne Anderson

Advisor

Megan Saunders is responsible for the overall sustainability strategy for Kayne Anderson Real Estate and consideration of sustainability into the development and investment process.

Prior to joining Kayne Anderson, Saunders spent over 14 years in sustainable real estate, most recently as the Director of Sustainability for Lendlease’s Communities business where she led efforts in environmental and social sustainability strategies for their military housing and privatized Army lodging portfolios. Prior to joining Lendlease, Megan advised commercial property owners on the range of government and utility incentives available to green their buildings at Incentifind. Previous roles have included leading sustainability for architecture and engineering firm PBK, as the Executive Director for the Stamford 2030 District, and as a Sustainable Buildings Consultant at Vidaris. Over her career, she has worked in various sectors that have allowed her to cultivate a unique ability to translate environmental and social impact in order to create value and has been the key catalyst for the formation of strategic partnerships.

Saunders received a Master in City and Regional Planning from The Bloustein School at Rutgers University, and a B.A. in Sociology from The College of New Jersey. She is a LEED AP BD+C, ND and a Fitwel Ambassador.