Brendan McGinnis serves as Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Earth & Water Strategies.  

He also serves as Chief Operating Officer of Earth & Water Law and Chief Operating Manager of the Water Finance Exchange.  

Based in Washington, DC, his career has been extensively active in the water resources and sustainability sectors, with a strong proficiency in convening, managing complex projects, facilitating government affairs, conducting stakeholder outreach, and directing business and organizational development. He supports his clients’ goals by applying his knowledge of regulation, policy, and markets with a practical understanding of the governmental agencies, companies, and NGOs that shape and drive environmental outcomes. 

From 2009-2020, Brendan served as Executive Director and Founding Member of the Water Resources Action Project, 501(c)(3) non-profit mitigating conflict in the Middle East through cross-border environmental peace-building programs for youth, with an emphasis on water resources and conservation.  He continues to serve as an Advisor to the Board.  

Brendan received his Master of Business Administration and B.A. in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University.