Hello, I am Benjamin Young.

I develop strategic initiatives, programs, and partnerships in service of the public good.

Throughout my professional life, I have collaborated with purpose-driven people and organizations in every sector to advance strong, just, and resilient societies. This broad-ranging experience enables me to design innovative solutions to big challenges across diverse and demanding environments.

I build on this versatile strategic foundation to help great organizations accelerate, grow, and sustain the vitality of their missions. In each role, I draw on lessons learned leading programs 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, equitable, 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; 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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