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Brynna Pilon

Chief People Officer and Lender Relations

Currently, I manage the entire employee lifecycle alongside core business operations. From talent acquisition and lender relations to troubleshooting technology infrastructure, I combine high-level strategy with hands-on problem-solving. I am dedicated to maintaining business continuity and aligning human capital with company goals through a proactive, adaptive leadership style.

Time in Industry:

6 years

Based out of:

Myrtle Beach, SC

About Me

I have had many different jobs in my past lives: server, bartender, front of house manager in bars, law enforcement, vet tech, massage therapist. I am deeply passionate about Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, specifically in how Eastern practices empower the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Alongside my work at AFN, I am currently studying for my board exams to begin practicing once I am licensed.

My childhood revolved around riding horses, a passion that stuck with me so deeply that I’ve since taken up polo as an adult and look forward to owning my own string of horses one day. When I travel, I lean toward being active, specifically through hiking—Potato Chip Rock in San Diego is a personal favorite I’ve tackled several times—though I also enjoy the balance of people-watching on the beach. For pure relaxation, I love having lazy days spent watching Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Friends, The Big Bang Theory, or serial killer documentaries. Professionally, I have a diverse background, having worked as a massage therapist since 2010, a bartender, a server, and a front-of-house manager for over a decade, in addition to roles in law enforcement and as a vet tech. My academic journey led me to earn a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Beyond my professional life, I have the “hidden” talent of being able to listen and respond to two different conversations simultaneously, and I can quote almost the entirety of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

I earned my Doctorate and Masters in Acupunture and Chinese Medicine at Pacific College of Heath and Science in San Diego, CA in 2024.

AFN Above & Beyond Award

I’m currently thriving in my mom life era with my newborn and husband, spending my free time with my six dogs, playing polo, and immersing myself in the world of Eastern medicine as I study for my boards.

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