Ben Hellwege

Ben Hellwege is a Social Insurance Specialist at the Social Security Administration since 2020, where responsibilities include conducting interviews and analyzing eligibility for various SSA programs. Prior to this role, Ben served as Associate Director at Columbia Business School's Samberg Institute, managing faculty vetting, and held multiple academic positions at Hunter College, including Adjunct Lecturer and Graduate Teaching Fellow in American History, showcasing a strong background in course development and instruction. With a Ph.D. from the CUNY Graduate Center and an AB in History from the University of Chicago, Ben's early career involved research and editorial work, including positions at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Columbia University.