Lee Brenner

Lee Brenner is a seasoned professional with a background in technology and public policy, specializing in the intersection of digital innovation and traditional sectors like financial services, communications, journalism, and public policy.

Throughout his career, Lee has held various roles in policy, marketing, partnerships, and storytelling within the civic technology and fintech space, driving efforts to advance monetization strategies for digital news platforms and creating outreach campaigns targeting hard-to-reach demographics.

With a rich professional history that includes managing financial services and blockchain public policy at Facebook, driving civic tech initiatives at Microsoft, producing content at CNN, and leading innovative news and political divisions at MySpace during the 2007-2008 Presidential election season, Lee has developed a unique skill set.

Apart from co-founding a boutique digital communications and marketing firm, running a social news and events startup, and co-hosting a SiriusXM show focused on politics, public affairs, and social media, Lee excels in translating technical jargon into layman terms, understanding diverse platforms and mediums to engage audiences effectively.

Lee's commitment to leveraging technology for societal good is evident in his active involvement with esteemed organizations. He is a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, sits on the Board of Advisors of Why Tuesday (a voting rights organization), and serves on the Technology Board of Advisors to Atlas Corps, an organization dedicated to training global technology and social innovators in the United States.

Originally from Chicago, Lee has a global perspective having lived and worked on four continents. Currently based in Washington, DC, Lee continues to pursue his passion for technology, public policy, and social impact alongside his family.