Ben Scheelk

Ben Scheelk is a seasoned professional in nonprofit management and environmental conservation, currently serving as a Program Officer at The Ocean Foundation since February 2013. In this role, Ben designs and manages operational budgets, while providing technical administrative support for various conservation organizations. Previous experience includes serving as an Executive Assistant to Alexandra Cousteau, where Ben handled speaking engagements and prepared research for public appearances. Ben also worked as a Project Manager at Blue Legacy International, focusing on web engineering and design, and contributed as an Opinion Columnist for The North Wind, exploring environmental and political issues. Ben holds a Master of Public Administration in Nonprofit Management and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from The George Washington University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Earth Science and International Studies from Northern Michigan University.