Ben Bowman is an Oregonian who has dedicated his career to improving public education through policymaking and advocacy. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and Stanford University Graduate School of Education, where he studied Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies. Ben has worked in various roles in education, including as an Innovation and Partnership Strategist at the Oregon Department of Education, Legislative Affairs Specialist at Confederation of Oregon School Administrators, and Education Policy Fellow at The Urban Leaders Fellowship.

Ben has also provided professional consulting services and worked in various campaign roles, such as Campaign Services Assistant at FuturePAC, Campaign Manager at Re-Elect Alicia Hays for School Board, and Voter Registration Shift Leader at Defend Oregon. He has also served in academic and training roles, having worked as a Course Assistant at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Trainer and Director of Policy and Outreach at Seeds Training, and Academic Assistant at The Wayne Morse Scholars Program.

Overall, Ben's extensive background in education policy, leadership, and advocacy makes him a valuable asset in efforts to improve public education in Oregon and beyond.