Ben Kirst

Ben Kirst currently serves as the Marketing Unit Chief at the U.S. Department of State, a position held since November 2020, focusing on global public affairs. Previously, Ben worked as the Digital Publishing Director at Stand Together, where digital strategy was emphasized. At Silverback Strategies, Ben developed a full-service creative department as Vice President, Creative. As the Director of Content Marketing at Quinlan & Company, Ben built an award-winning team and spearheaded multichannel campaigns. Ben's earlier experience includes transforming Buffalo.com into a vibrant lifestyle site as Digital Communications Manager and engaging in media relations at SUNY Fredonia. Ben began a career in journalism as a City Reporter and Sports Writer for the Dunkirk OBSERVER. Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from the State University of New York at Fredonia.