Ben is the Development Lead for the Children’s Cancer Therapy Development Institute as of August of 2023. He spent the previous two years as a Chief Development Officer in the Central Oregon non-profit arena, and has a strong foundation in military intelligence and search and rescue operations through his time in the United States Coast Guard. In his free time, Ben finds himself involved in sports year-round as a coach, fan, and player. He’s excited to be back to his hometown so he can be close to his family and childhood friends once again.
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Matthew Svalina
Senior Research Scientist Emeritus