Ben Robinson

Ben Robinson is a community organizer and social justice advocate with extensive experience in grassroots organizing and academic research. He served as a Live Free Texas Organizer at Faith in Texas, an organization focused on building power with people directly impacted by the criminal legal system.12

Background and Education

Ben Robinson holds a PhD, which he completed in 2018. His doctoral research focused on the relationships between religion, racism, and economic justice.1 He also has educational experience at Southern Methodist University and Perkins School of Theology, where he served as an Adjunct Professor and Adjunct Instructor, respectively.

Professional Experience

After completing his PhD, Ben's work shifted towards addressing issues related to carceral institutions and their impact on worker power and racial justice movements. This shift was influenced by the police murder of Michael Brown.1

Some key aspects of Ben's professional experience include:

• Working for nearly three years with Faith in Texas as a community organizer
• Leading trainings on divesting from policing and imprisonment
• Collaborating with various organizations such as the North Texas Immigration Coalition, Jobs with Justice, Fight Toxic Prisons, and In Defense of Black Lives Dallas1

Current Role

As of June 2022, Ben Robinson joined the Massachusetts Voter Table as their Data Manager. In this role, he brings over 10 years of experience in social movement work and research, including more than 5 years of grassroots community organizing.12

Ben's work is guided by a commitment to undoing systems of domination and building a world centered on collective care. His transition to the data side of movement work allows him to continue contributing to social justice causes in a different capacity.1