Benjamin Strong (he/him/his) is a New York native and a proud member of the UConn and Vergnano Institute for Inclusion family. He identifies as multicultural, with Black and European ancestry. During his time as an engineering student, Ben participated in the BRIDGE program, and served as a strong leader for Explore Engineering, Engineering Ambassadors, Science Bowl and many other VII programs.

Ben has helped lead the way in creating engaging tours of the School of Engineering, and the Co-Generation Power Plant. He is a master of all things involving logistics, including spreadsheets, and the creation of numerous systems that allows the Institute to serve thousands of students each year through outreach programs and initiatives. Ben enjoys optimizing and automating processes for maximum efficiency, and is happy to share this knowledge with anyone who asks.

In his free time, Ben enjoys spending time with friends, visiting local eateries, and playing with other people's pets. He loves Star Wars, jazz music, and any opportunity to learn new things.