Ben joined The Connective in January 2021, after receiving his Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Urban Management from Arizona State University. During his MPA program, Ben worked as a management intern for the Alliance for Innovation (AFI) and the ASU School of Public Affairs Center for Urban Innovation, where he researched emerging practices nationally for smart city technology, autonomous vehicle integration, regional collaboration, and economic development.

Prior to joining The Connective, Ben worked as a Strategic Management Intern for the City of Tempe, where he implemented strategic management software and developed standard operating procedures. He also worked as a Management Intern for the City of El Mirage, where he built a performance management system and established a home rehabilitation program for residents using CARES act funding.