Brendan joined the New Canaan Community Foundation as Development Associate in 2025.

Brendan grew up in North Stamford and spent a lot of time in New Canaan, even taking his driver’s test (and passing) in New Canaan Library’s parking lot. After attending Fairfield College Preparatory School, Brendan moved on to Syracuse University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Television, Radio & Film from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. 

Post-graduation, Brendan moved to New York and began his career in entertainment at The Late Show with David Letterman.  He also served as Supervising Producer at Above Average, a comedy production company founded in 2012 by Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video and as Senior Director of Social Partnerships at Comedy Central.

Brendan enthusiastically joins NCCF in hopes of continuing his passion for storytelling to create connections and drive change.