Hello, I am Benjamin Young.

Throughout my professional life, I have collaborated with purpose-driven people and organizations to advance strong, just and resilient societies.

I design innovative solutions to big challenges across diverse environments by building on broad-ranging experience in every sector. For each initiative, I draw on deep knowledge from years of leadership in areas ranging from social impact, digital innovation and grant-making, to community development, advocacy and civic engagement.

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“Benjamin Young is a truly exceptional leader and strategist. He always adds value.”
— Allan Luks, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters (fmr)
“Benjamin has an entrepreneurial flair and the versatility to multitask on a wide range of challenges.”
— Laura Brown, Managing Director, JSTOR
“It would be extremely difficult to overstate Benjamin's contributions. He has exceptional management skills... A highly-prized colleague.”
— Kathleen Allegrone, Director, European Affairs, U.S. Department of State (fmr)

Benjamin Young is a strategist, program manager, and mission amplifier.

Benjamin puts into action a steadfast commitment to free, just, and resilient societies by working with people and organizations advancing these objectives—helping them design and implement creative solutions to big challenges. Based in New York City, he has led complex programs and projects at organizations including the American Red Cross, JSTOR, and the U.S. Department of State. Benjamin applies a uniquely versatile skillset gained through this varied background to develop strategic initiatives that consistently accelerate and increase organizational impact.

Along with a proven track record of cross-sector leadership, team building, and program development, Benjamin brings an entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach to every initiative.

Some of Benjamin's interests include talent development and organizational capacity building; civic engagement and democracy; public policy design; international affairs; postsecondary education access and outcomes; the humanities and knowledge creation; arts and cultural heritage access; emerging technologies, and the intersection of technology and society; and social sector impact and innovation. He serves on select executive and advisory boards, and is the recipient of distinguished awards for his work.

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