Lehn Benjamin

Lehn Benjamin is an Associate Professor at Indiana University Indianapolis's Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, specializing in nonprofit accountability and social impact measurement. Her research examines frontline service delivery, community development governance, and the political efficacy of citizen-clients in human service organizations.

With degrees in City and Regional Planning from Cornell University, Benjamin's work integrates urban planning perspectives with nonprofit management. Her current projects investigate how participation in social services affects health outcomes and political agency among marginalized populations.

Methodologically, she employs mixed-methods approaches including longitudinal field studies and organizational network analysis. Recent empirical work focuses on data systems in human services and tax expenditure accountability.

Recognitions:

• Best Article awards from Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly
• EGOS Measuring Social Impact Award (2019)
• ACM-HCI Contribution to Diversity (2019)

Benjamin maintains policy engagement through prior roles at the U.S. Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund and Congressional fellowships.