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Ben Christiason

Senior Account Manager

A Midwest native, Ben uses the intersections of narrative change, storytelling and organizing to build sustainable and engaged movements for social change. Ben centers real community-driven collaboration and leadership across all issue areas they work on. Some of his recent projects include: shifting media narratives around key climate change issues; advancing health equity with organizations such as the African Family Health Organization and the National Network of Public Health Institutes; partnering with the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance to launch the Campaign for Size Freedom to advance size freedom and combat body size discrimination; and supporting the advancement of public interest technology with the Ford Foundation and MacArthur Foundation to create a cross-sector field for a more just tech future. Ben co-leads Spitfire’s EDI committee, working to advance internal equity, accessibility and belonging while nurturing continuous inquiry into how to combat systems of oppression. Prior to joining Spitfire, Ben interned with Theresa Greenfield’s Senatorial campaign, the Mayor of Chicago’s Press and Communications Office, and the Human Rights Campaign. As an undergrad at St. Olaf College, Ben conducted policy research on LGBTQIA+ healthcare disparities and advocated for the implementation of gender-neutral housing.

What Makes Them Spark

It’s hard to sum anyone up in 200 words. So, here are some facts to learn more about our team. These are the things that bring them joy outside of collaborating with our amazing partners.
  • Enjoys writing speculative queer fiction

  • Has been playing violin since age 3

  • Loves hosting dinners for friends, especially if pasta is involved

  • Favorite smell is the woods in Upper Michigan, his birthplace

  • First openly transgender athlete in Iowa

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Do you want to work with creative people who love a brainstorm, aren’t afraid to take on big challenges and believe a more just future is possible? You might be a Spitfire.

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