đź“ŤOakland, CA
Ben Testani is a communications manager, aspiring writer, and passionate community organizer. Though born and raised in Central New York, he is based in Oakland, California. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, earning a B.A. in International Economics with a concentration in Arabic and the Middle East. He also majored in Spanish.
In 2020, Ben launched I’ve Ben Thinking, a Substack where he writes posts about topics he just can’t stop thinking about, ranging in scope from the shortcomings of class action lawsuits to the racist legacy of Interstate 81’s path through Syracuse. His writing has also been featured in outlets such as Socialist Forum and The Sacto Politico. Ben is always open to further opportunities to showcase his writing abilities, including freelance commissions.
When he isn’t working or writing, Ben can be found practicing photography, hiking, or playing basketball in the park. You can get in touch with him today.