Ben Healey

Ben Healey serves as staff director in the office of Representative Frank I. Smizik, House Chairman of the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. Prior to coming to work for Rep. Smizik, Ben worked for long-time Beacon Hill lobbyist Judy Meredith as a grassroots trainer, and as a research and communications consultant. Ben graduated from Yale University in 2004, and while still in college he began serving the first of two terms on the New Haven Board of Aldermen. As the Elm City's first ward alderman, Ben served on the City Plan Commission, the city's Finance Committee, and as chairman of the Legislation Committee. As staff director for Rep. Smizik, Ben handles a portfolio of the Chairman's political priorities, manages all office communications, and serves as a senior policy advisor.

Courses by this presenter:

• AVE 2 - Developing a Green Collar Workforce (Panel)