D'Avanzo, Ben

Ben D’Avanzo is the Senior Policy Analyst in APIAHF’s Policy and Network Innovations team. In this role, he develops policy positions, leads advocacy projects and provides strategic advice around issues that include health access, public health, and data equity. Ben works with policymakers and organizational partners to ensure the voices of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities are heard in federal healthcare debates. His previous employment experience includes Families USA and Bread for the World. Ben has a Master’s of Public Administration from George Washington University and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from American University.