Ray Desouza

Ray DeSouza is an experienced Senior Contracts Manager at Benchmark Education Company, where responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating a significant volume of contracts to enhance commercial contract processes. A background in freelance copywriting and editing showcases skills in translation and content creation, alongside volunteer writing for slavefreetrade®. Prior experience includes serving as Director of Communications & Content at Legito and Director of Contract Operations at S&P Global, where contributions involved contract management, legal support, and the development of automated workflows. Earlier roles featured contract negotiation and enforcement at Wiley-Blackwell, as well as legal assistance at Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP. Ray holds a Bachelor's degree in Religion/Religious Studies and Government from Connecticut College and has pursued further education at Universidade de Coimbra.