Summary
Benjamin Link is a research specialist and data-driven software practitioner with 11 years of experience applying analytics to health, education, and climate justice initiatives. Currently at CUNY, he builds dashboards, statistical models, and data methodologies that translate policy into actionable insights to improve access and affordability across New York’s public higher-education system. He blends technical tools (Python, Stata, Tableau, ArcGIS) and grant-writing experience to produce community-centered evaluations that deliver immediate resources for frontline populations. A YC alum and Computing Science graduate, he pairs web and mobile development chops with rigorous population and program modeling to inform resilient interventions. Colleagues describe him as someone who intentionally bridges research, policy, and service delivery—turning complex datasets into pragmatic solutions for equitable outcomes.
11 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biological Sciences & Sociology Minor with Distinction, 3.9, Bachelor of Science - BS, Biological Sciences & Sociology Minor with Distinction, 3.9 at University of Alberta