Emilia Howard

leasing director | Senior ASSOCIATE

As Senior Associate and Leasing Director at Gridline Properties, Emilia Howard leads the leasing team, steering its strategic direction and providing guidance on the leasing strategy for company-wide initiatives. She also spearheads new business development and existing Landlord relationship management.

Since joining Gridline Properties in 2019, Howard has brokered numerous commercial lease transactions across retail, food and beverage and office sectors. Over the years, she has led leasing projects that have played a critical role in revitalizing many neighborhoods in the urban core – including the multi-tenant leasing of Ebb & Flow, a vibrant entertainment, dining and shopping destination in the heart of Little River’s Uptown District. This destination has been an important part of Little River’s growth, attracting diverse businesses that have helped position the Uptown District as a burgeoning Miami neighborhood. Howard has represented clients such as Goldman Properties, Big Move Properties, LNDMRK Development, MiMo Bird and Why So Serious LLC, among others.

Before joining Gridline Properties, Howard spent over 15 years in retail management, an experience which gave her insight into the dynamics of small businesses and the importance of community integration. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX.

In her spare time, Howard enjoys going to the beach, traveling and discovering hidden culinary gems in Miami with family and friends.