Ben grew up in Atlanta, GA, and moved to Vermont to attend UVM in 2018. He graduated with a
major in Psychological Science and a minor in Philosophy. Throughout his time at UVM, Ben
was a research assistant in the labs of Drs. Elizabeth Pinel and Robert Althoff where he
conducted research related to existential isolation, I-sharing, meditation, and child emotion
regulation. During his senior year, Ben was an Intern at Mansfield Hall, an experience that
culminated in his capstone project focused on increasing transition success for socially
challenged students from a specialized residential program moving into the community. Working
at Mansfield Hall has nurtured his passion to promote wholeness, healing, and inclusivity. When
he’s not working, Ben enjoys reading, running, and all things music.