Tess Benser

Tess Benser is a dedicated professional in sexual wellness and violence prevention, currently serving as the Assistant Director of Outreach and Sexual Wellness at Northwestern University. With a strong background in educational and outreach programs, Tess has developed and coordinated violence prevention initiatives at multiple institutions, including West Chester University and the Health Federation of Philadelphia. Tess's expertise extends to social media strategy as the Social Media Chair for Your Empowered Sexuality, Inc., and direct prevention education with high-risk communities through prior roles at the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin. Tess holds a Master’s Degree in Women's & Gender Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Bachelor’s Degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.