Prior to joining The Timberjay, Ben conducted investigations as part of American University’s Investigative Reporting Workshop and wrote and edited for the campus magazine The American Way of Life. During that time, he maintained one of the country’s leading databases tracking state-level anti-trans legislation in the United States. While writing for the magazine, he put a spotlight on American University’s finances, investigating structural issues in the school’s revenue streams. He has also worked with WJFF Radio Catskill and the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth, Minnesota. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from American University, with a minor in data science. Outside of journalism, he enjoys photography and painting.
Beat: Local government reporter
The local government reporter will provide essential oversight of rural local officials' decisions and keep communities informed about the actions of their elected leaders.