Ben L.

About Ben L.

Inquisitive and personable multidisciplinary graduate with a driving passion for the intersections of policy and global healthcare systems as a means of diplomacy. A tested leader, well-rounded student, and effective communicator. Now pursuing a fulfilling career having recently completed Masters degrees from a renowned school of Public Health and International Relations.

Experience

1. Analyst

   The Health Management Academy

   Jan 2026 — Present · Arlington, VA, US

   Support research efforts for senior health system industry leaders by collecting, organizing, and analyzing inputs from executive interviews, surveys, financial datasets, and healthcare policy sources.• Own day-to-day analytic execution across multiple projects at once. Develop research instruments, conduct interviews, clean and analyze survey data in Excel, and distill findings into a small set of defensible conclusions.• Track and synthesize market, regulatory, and operational developments affecting U.S. health systems, translating diffuse signals into clear implications for strategy, investment, and operating models.• Produce executive-facing outputs including written briefs, slide decks, and recurring newsletters prioritizing clarity with concision, reliable sourcing, and operational relevance.• Work closely with directors and associate directors to refine research questions, validate findings, and ensure analytic products are aligned with leadership priorities and deliverable timelines.

Education

• The University of Kansas

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Microbiology

• The University of Kansas

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science

• Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

  Master of Arts - MA, International Relations

• Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

  Master of Science - MS, Public Health