Benjamin York

Benjamin York is the Founder and CEO of ParentPowered Public Benefit Corporation, a company dedicated to creating tools for great parenting to enhance the lives of children. Their flagship program, Ready4K, is an evidence-based family engagement curriculum delivered via text messages, supporting children from birth through 4th grade in various languages.

Benjamin York holds a Ph.D. in Education, an M.A. in Political Science, and a B.A. in Economics from prestigious institutions like Stanford University and the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Benjamin's professional journey includes roles such as Executive Director at Stanford University, Educational Researcher and Ph.D. candidate at Stanford University, After School Program Manager at Boulder Valley School District, as well as experience as an Associate and Equity Research Analyst at esteemed financial institutions like UBS, Barclays Investment Bank, and Stifel Financial Corp.

With a strong focus on evidence-based practices and standards-aligned tools, ParentPowered aims to reach families of all backgrounds, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in life. Benjamin York's expertise lies in educational research, family engagement, and program management, culminating in the development of impactful initiatives for children's well-being.