Ben Thomases

Ben Thomases is an experienced leader in the non-profit sector, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Queens Community House since February 2015, where leadership facilitates programs for 25,000 individuals across 32 locations in Queens. Prior experience includes roles such as Executive Vice President for Programs at Seedco, overseeing national initiatives, and Senior Vice President for NYC Programs managing workforce development efforts. Other notable positions include Chief Operating Officer at Wildcat Service Corporation, Food Policy Coordinator for the City of New York's Office of the Mayor, and President of FirstSource Staffing. Educational credentials include an MBA in Social Enterprise Management from Columbia Business School and a BA in History and Philosophy from Swarthmore College.