Chelsea Benjamin

Chelsea Benjamin is a seasoned professional in water policy with a range of experience in legislative and research roles. Currently serving as a Water Policy Advisor at Western Resource Advocates since June 2022, Chelsea has progressed through various positions including Water Policy Fellow and Intern, focusing on Western water law and stakeholder engagement. Previous experience includes a Legislative Intern role with Representative Lisa Cutter, where Chelsea assisted in developing environmental legislation, and a Graduate Research Assistant position with NOAA NIDIS that involved research on drought information and stakeholder analysis. Chelsea's background also includes operational management, research analysis in the electric bicycle industry, and clerical support within the healthcare sector. Chelsea holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from New College of Florida, with a focus on environmental policy and multiple languages.