Andrew Brenner

Managing Director, Public Affairs, D.C.

Andrew Brenner is a Managing Director in Marathon’s Washington, D.C. office, where he leads the firm’s D.C. Public Affairs team. With nearly 20 years of experience, Andrew specializes in strategic communications, media strategy, crisis management, and advocacy campaigns – advising major associations, non-profits, and Fortune 500 companies across a variety of sectors. Andrew also leads Marathon’s work and footprint with clients in Alaska and contributes to the firm’s media, policy, and strategic communications initiatives in New York. 

He has established clients as recognized leaders in their fields, helped organizations navigate high-stakes crises, and shaped major policy initiatives at the local, state, and federal levels. His work has earned recognition from Bulldog PR, Campaigns & Elections Magazine, PR Daily, PR News, PR Week, the Telly Awards, and other major industry publications. 

Before joining Marathon, Andrew served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Partnership for a Healthier America, founded in conjunction with former First Lady Michelle Obama’s health and nutrition initiatives at the White House. He also led global communications for 100 Resilient Cities – an initiative based at The Rockefeller Foundation, and managed policy and philanthropic clients at Finn Partners. Andrew started his career in various campaign and communications consulting roles. 

Andrew holds an M.P.A. from Cornell University and graduated cum laude from Le Moyne College with a B.A. in political science. Go Bills!