Mark Benson

Mark Benson currently serves as an Adviser on the Harvard Extension Alumni Association Board of Directors and has held various leadership roles within the association, including Director of Lifetime Learning and Career Development. In these positions, Mark provides strategic guidance to support ongoing programs and fosters an inclusive community of alumni advocating for lifelong learning. Mark's extensive background includes mentoring entrepreneurs through MassChallenge, serving as a course mentor and project manager at the University of Illinois, and judging business ventures at Boston College. With a strong educational foundation, including an MBA from Boston College and a Master of Liberal Arts from Harvard Extension, Mark has also held consultancy roles and engaged in content development for multiple educational institutions.