Brent Messenger

Brent Messenger currently serves as Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Tala, focusing on accessible financial services for underbanked populations since May 2023. Previously, Brent held key roles at Fiverr, including Vice President of Public Policy & Community Engagement, where efforts centered on social impact and community mobilization. Brent also served as Global Head of Public Policy & Community Engagement and Global Head of Community at HoneyBook. As Senior Vice President at 270 Strategies, Brent designed data-driven campaigns for major clients like Airbnb and Lyft. An entrepreneurial venture, Empower Campaigns, was founded by Brent to enhance community engagement through an innovative platform. Brent's career began in political organizing, including crucial roles during the Obama campaigns, where strategic initiatives in battleground states led to significant electoral victories. Additionally, Brent contributed to digital strategy initiatives at Burson-Marsteller and consulted for various high-profile clients. Education was obtained at UC Santa Barbara.