Ben leads strategic initiatives that sit at the intersection of operations, partnerships, growth and development for The Office of Strategic Project Management at the College of Health Solutions. His work focuses on strengthening organizational alignment, advancing complex projects, and developing scalable solutions that create measurable institutional impact. Working across academic, nonprofit, corporate, and government sectors, he helps connect people, priorities, and resources in ways that create lasting institutional value.
As Associate Director, Ben is responsible for implementing business development activities, overseeing a portfolio of special projects, establishing new relationships and managing existing strategic partnerships with community organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and government agencies.
Ben began his career with Arizona State University as a Program Manager for Starbucks, Uber, and the United Way, and he worked as a consultant on grant-funded platforms developed by ASU Prep Digital for the Arizona Department of Education and the Helios Education Foundation. Prior to joining ASU, Ben worked in a variety of leadership roles managing global partnerships for American Express.