Ben Barnes

Ben Barnes serves as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Public Policy at the University of Connecticut Stamford Campus and concurrently holds the position of Director of Administration for the City of Stamford, CT. With over 30 years of experience in Connecticut state and local government, his professional roles have included senior leadership positions with the Board of Regents, Bridgeport Board of Education, and the City of Stamford.

• Education:
• Certificate in Senior Executives in State and Local Government, Harvard University
• Master of Urban Planning, Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service, New York University
• Bachelor of Arts in History, Swarthmore College

His expertise spans public finance, education administration, and urban policy development. Barnes' career highlights include eight years as Connecticut's top budget and finance official, demonstrating deep expertise in governmental fiscal management and institutional governance structures.