Career
Brenner formerly worked for the Rio Grande Foundation before launching the Southwest Public Policy Institute in 2022. [9] He has published in Fox News , [10] The Hill , [11] National Review , [12] The Washington Times , [13] American Banker , [14] Albuquerque Journal , [15] The Santa Fe New Mexican , [16] and others.
Brenner has been a vocal advocate for consumer choice and credit inclusivity in financial services. He has led research on consumer emulation, a practice that allows individuals with limited credit histories to access financial products by demonstrating responsible payment behaviors. Brenner has argued that alternative credit models and financial technology innovations can expand access to credit for underserved communities, countering restrictive regulations that may limit consumer options.
His work has been cited in discussions on the impact of regulatory policies on small-dollar lending, credit access, and financial technology.
Controversy
In January 2025, Brenner was accused by Jaime Estrada, a former campaign manager for Gov. Susana Martinez, of harassment on social media during the opening of New Mexico's 60-day legislative session. [17] Estrada, who previously served prison time for making false statements to federal investigators [18] [19] and that day was a guest of Sen. Jay C. Block, claimed that Brenner took photos of guest badges and conversations on the Senate floor, which were later posted on a parody account on X (formerly Twitter). Brenner denied the allegations, stating that Estrada's criminal history raised credibility concerns.
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