Benjamin Campbell

Experience

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  University of Pennsylvania

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  -Assisted professors in preparing and organizing materials for classes and lectures-Helped plan and conduct conferences and events across multiple departments-Completed general clerical tasks such as inventory, copying, scanning, and other similar duties as assigned -Prepared and led weekly recitation and discussion sections of 40+ students, ranging from freshman to seniors-Held weekly office hours to help students review materials and address any unresolved questions-Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback for essays and final-term papers

  • Department Intern

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
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  Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Missouri

  May 2017 - Jan 2017

  Circuit Court Intern

  -Reviewed pleadings, performed legal research, and drafted memoranda and proposed orders/judgments-Observed courtroom proceedings, docket days, oral arguments, motion hearings, and trials-Visited and observed proceedings at the Supreme Court of Missouri and the United States District Court

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  The Cooper Foundation of Missouri

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2021

  Fundraising and Research Coordinator

  -Coordinated all fundraising efforts by reaching out to potential sponsors and partners to secure advantageous funding-Composed or edited all publications and public outreach efforts, including interviews, emails, and media postings

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  Kohl's

  May 2018 - Sept 2018

  Sales Lead
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  Tiny Tapp and Cafe

  Sept 2018 - Jan 2022

  Bartender
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  The University of Chicago Divinity School

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

  Graduate Student

  My work focuses on queer performativities and how the dictate social interactions and ethical rule making.

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  University of Chicago

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

  Research Assistant
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  Human Rights Campaign

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

  Religion and Faith Intern
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  Saint Xavier University

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

  Adjunct Professor

  • Created syllabi and assignments for multiple sections of incoming freshman philosophy courses• Provided lectures and discussion sections focusing on collective agency, moral responsibility, and current events• Graded student submissions and supplied feedback on rhetorical styles, supporting evidence, and logical coherence

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  University of North Dakota

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Temporary Health Writer

  Writing an Emergency Preparedness Toolkit for the Rural Health Information Hub, in collaboration with NORC

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  TASC, Inc. (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities)

  Mar 2021 - Jan 2022

  Administrator for First Responder Training and Consulting
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  University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Jan 2022 - now

  PHD Student

  I study substance use in youth, access to nature, and health policy.

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  Office of State Representative Carol Ammons

  May 2023 - May 2024

  Policy Researcher

  With State Representative Carol Ammons, I research, draft, and propose criminal justice and health policies for the State of Illinois. Specific projects include: expanding ADA accommodations to better cover neurological disorders, re-establishing a parole system in Illinois, improving the network of Higher Education in Prison programs throughout the state, higher education enrollment, PreK-12 education, mental health, substance use, youth, Budget Proposals, among others.

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  Illinois Department of Human Services

  May 2024 - Jan 2024

  Michael Curry Fellow

  Work with the Deputy Director of the Bureau of Prevention Services and other Prevention staff to provide administrative and program support to projects aimed at preventing, reducing, and delaying the onset of substance use for youth and adults. Special projects include identifying opportunities for improved coordination and communication across the programs, supporting staff in developing and implementing grant agreements, and supporting Bureau leadership with embedding an equity and trauma-informed lens to our policies, practices, and systems. Mostrar menos