Benjamin has lived in Albuquerque for 15+ years. A graduate of CNM and UNM he has been involved with many local community arts non-profits. He was a Montessori teacher for 10 years before transitioning to his current role at CNM. Benjamin is the Manager of Student Basic Needs at CNM and runs it's 3 food pantries, he started a basic needs distribution program for the CNM student community as well. Benjamin lives in Downtown Albuquerque with his 8 year old son and loves the community and how alive it is.