Brendan Joy

Brendan is the Associate Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager Rethink Ireland.

Brendan studied for his undergraduate degree at NUIG, and received his MSc in Public Policy and Human Development from the United Nations University – MERIT, where he specialised in Social Entrepreneurship & Public Policy. In the summer of 2020, he won a place on Social Entrepreneurs Ireland ‘Ideas Academy’ and most recently completed a research internship with Drinkaware.

In his free time, Brendan enjoys running up mountains, cooking, and writing. He has a keen interest in the biodiversity crisis, short stories and exploring new places.