Ben Wildavsky

Ben Wildavsky is a Visiting Fellow at Harvard Graduate School of Education, focusing on a book about global education-to-workforce initiatives. As a Writer in Residence at Salzburg Global Seminar, Wildavsky is conducting research for a new book, having been selected from over 400 applicants. With extensive experience as a Higher Education and Workforce Consultant since 2003, Wildavsky has collaborated with leading organizations like Jobs for the Future and the College Board. A published author with Princeton University Press, Wildavsky's recent work, “The Career Arts,” advocates for leveraging education and social capital for career success. Additionally, Wildavsky hosts the podcast Higher Ed Spotlight and has held various prominent roles, including Senior Vice President at Strada Education Network and Senior Fellow at the College Board. Wildavsky is also a Visiting Scholar at the University of Virginia and has coedited multiple influential books on education. Wildavsky holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Comparative Literature from Yale University.