Benjamin Turner

Benjamin Turner is a public policy professional and government relations expert based in Washington, D.C. He is the Founder and Principal of 9th Street Strategies, a firm he launched in August 2023.13

Professional Background

Turner has extensive experience in government relations and public policy:

• He served as Vice President of Strategy and Operations at Follow from November 2022 to April 2023.1
• Prior to that, he was Vice President and Counsel at Porterfield, Fettig & Sears, LLC for over 7 years.1
• He worked on Capitol Hill as Legislative Director for Congressman John Delaney and Legislative Counsel/Legislative Assistant for Congressman Jim Himes.1

Education

Benjamin Turner holds multiple degrees:

• J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law
• Master's in Public Administration from Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
• B.A. in Journalism and American Studies from American University1

Current Role

As the Founder and Principal of 9th Street Strategies, Turner leverages his experience to bridge the gap between public policy and business success.2 He is registered as a lobbyist and has been hired by three clients in 2023.4

Turner's expertise in government relations and his background in both law and public policy have positioned him as a seasoned professional in the field of strategic policy consulting.