Benjamin Frandsen, CNP

Benjamin Frandsen, CNP

Host of the Ben Free podcast

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Public speaker, Founder/Executive Director of the Ben Free Project, Host of the Ben Free Podcast, Student, Writer, Public Speaker, Activist

  • Education

    • San Diego State University

      2024 - 2027
      Master of Fine Arts - MFA Creative Writing First year

      Activities and Societies: TEDx, Golden Key Honour Society, Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa Society, Ben Free Project at UCLA, Barz Behind Bars, Tau Sigma Honor Society, Underground Scholars, Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society, Toastmasters, Project Rebound

    • University of California, Los Angeles

      2022 - 2024
      Bachelor of Arts - BA ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS Senior

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society, Latin Honors, Golden Key International Honour Society, Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Ben Free Project at UCLA

  • Experience

    • The Ben Free Podcast

      Dec 2021 - now
      Host of the Ben Free podcast

      Ben uses the Ben Free Podcast, paid speaking engagements, and published articles and other writings to share the insights he gained while fighting for his freedom and beating a life sentence FIVE times before finally being set free—and what “free” even means in today’s uncertain world.

    • VICTORY STARTS NOW

      Dec 2021 - Jan 2022
      House Manager
    • Ben Free Project

      Jul 2023 - now
      Founder/Executive Director

      • Founded the Ben Free Project, assembling a team of award-winning artists, authors, and experts• Keynote speaker at the Day of Redemption event at Valley State Prison• Awarded the 2024 California Department of Corrections contract for prison arts programming.• Organized the Unchained Voices Restorative Justice Festival at UCLA, featuring poetry contests, music, and expert panels.• Co-created the Vanguard Carceral Journalism Guild, mentoring incarcerated journalists and publishing their uncensored work. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications