Ben Szalinski is a marketing intern at Illinois Policy’s Chicago office. He is from Mundelein, Illinois.

Ben is a senior at the University of Illinois, Springfield where he is majoring in Political Science with a minor in Communication. At school, Ben is actively involved in volunteer work in the community through the Leadership for Life program. He is also the treasurer of Alternative Spring Break and president of Student Advocacy Coalition. Ben is also a member of the CAP Honors Program.