Ben is a senior at Pomona College, majoring in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), with a minor in Russian and East European Studies. He is especially interested in the economics of international development, and its intersections with human rights and environmental concerns.
In addition to being an Intern Scholar at the Oakland Institute, Ben is an opinions writer for his campus newspaper The Student Life and the policy coordinator of his local chapter of the Sunrise Movement for climate justice. He previously volunteered with a Claremont nonprofit working to make solar energy accessible and affordable for low-income households in California.