Benjamin Jealous

Benjamin Jealous is a Professor of Practice at Penn Carey Law, University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches Leadership and Racial Justice and actively mentors students. He brings decades of national leadership experience in civil rights and social justice to his academic role.

His research and teaching interests center on racial justice, civil rights, leadership, and progressive policy. With a career spanning advocacy, human rights, and environmental justice, Jealous integrates real-world experience into academic discourse. His work reflects a deep commitment to equality, democratic ideals, and justice reform.

Benjamin Jealous has held significant leadership roles including President and CEO of the NAACP, President of People for the American Way, and Executive Director of the Sierra Club. He was also the Democratic candidate for Governor of Maryland in 2018. His career exemplifies a fusion of activism, policy, and education.

He has previously taught at Princeton University and has been affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania in multiple capacities. His mentorship and teaching emphasize leadership development and racial equity in law and society.

Jealous is a graduate of Columbia University and Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. His academic and professional trajectory reflects excellence in both scholarship and public service.