As the Island Institute’s Digital Communications Strategist, Renny administers the online communication platforms that support the Island Institute’s marketing and fundraising efforts. His work focuses on maintaining and improving Island Institute’s website, email marketing platform, project management software, and other digital tools that facilitate team collaboration and advance the Island Institute’s marketing goals.

Shortly after graduating from Bowdoin College with a BA in Government & Legal Studies and German, Renny moved to Seattle, Washington where he lived and worked for 10 years. His professional experience in Seattle includes leading marketing for an e-commerce business, working as an analyst for a large publishing company, and guiding digital outreach strategy for social and political campaigns.

Renny grew up in Newcastle, Maine and is thrilled be back in the Midcoast, currently living in Rockport with his partner, Jay. Renny enjoys spending time in the Maine outdoors: hiking, sailing, and snowboarding.