Ben D'Avanzo

Ben D’Avanzo leads NILC’s federal health advocacy and language justice work. He works with Congress, executive branch agencies, national stakeholders, and community organizations to advocate for immigrants’ access to health care and healthy lives.

His focuses include expanding immigrants’ access to public support programs, strengthening language access civil rights, and defending against attacks on immigrant families. He authors fact sheets and reports, leads advocacy coalitions, and devises strategies while working with partners and policymakers.

Ben has a master’s degree in public administration from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from American University. He spends his time cooking and playing with his two delightful daughters.