Benjamin N. Porter

State director for the Wisconsin Partnership

Benjamin is responsible for leading the statewide coalition of cradle-to-career partnerships, which includes Achieve Brown County, Building Our Future in Kenosha County, Higher Expectations for Racine County and Milwaukee Succeeds. Collectively, this coalition is committed to data-driven, community-led improvements in education policy. Benjamin builds alignment across Wisconsin to a shared vision, goals, and strategies; develops and implements the coalition’s strategic plan; builds partnerships with other advocates and stakeholders across Wisconsin; manages coalition finances, programs, and projects; and advocates for policy improvements that benefit Wisconsin kids. Benjamin joined the Foundation in 2021.