Ben joined Redstone after graduating magna cum laude from Columbia University, where he double concentrated in philosophy and mathematics. There, he was president of the Columbia Debate Society and raced for the alpine ski team. Off campus, he taught current events and debate to incarcerated people as part of the Rikers Debate Project.

Previously, Ben worked as a tenants’ rights intern with New York City council where he helped renters fight illegal evictions and lease violations. He was also a legislative intern in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he conducted policy research and drafted press releases. Most recently, he worked in private sector consulting at Strategy&.

Originally from Seattle, Ben enjoys skiing, cooking, playing chess, and trying new coffee shops.