Managing DirectorCo-Impact
As Managing Director of Portfolio, Brendan oversees Co-Impact’s investment sourcing, selection and support. Brendan brings over 20 years of experience in social impact work including philanthropy, start-up, and large-scale systems change efforts. Prior to joining Co-Impact in 2016, Brendan served as a Managing Director of the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation where he led efforts to select and support a global portfolio of investments in education, health, agriculture and economic development. Previously, Brendan served in a variety of leadership positions in the social sector including as a founding team member and Vice President of Education Pioneers, a founding Campus Director of Citizen Schools, Director of the SEO Scholars Program, and a project manager for the New York City Department of Education. Brendan began his career with Teach for America in Baltimore Maryland.
Brendan has served as a Board member and CEO coach of nine high growth NGOs globally with a focus on education, healthcare and livelihoods in Africa, India and the US. Brendan currently serves on the Boards of iCivics, Nest and as Chair of the Future Project. Brendan received a BA from Cornell University, an MA from Harvard Divinity School and is an alumnus of Coro. Brendan lives in Boston Massachusetts with his wife and son.
Early Childhood to Primary EducationEconomic OpportunityEducationHealthHealth DeliveryLivelihoodsSmallholder ProductivityWomen's and Girls' Education
Caribbean, Central America, Central and Southern Asia, Eastern and Southern Africa, Eastern Asia, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, North America, Oceania, South America, Southeast Asia, West and Central Africa