Ben Trager

    • Interim Director of Community Engagement, Center for Student Experience and Talent

    Ben has a professional background in education, training, and management. Ben is interested in service-learning and internships, especially how these practices can support the professional and civic development of students. He's also excited about building partnerships with the myriad of nonprofit organizations and government agencies across the metropolitan area. At SET, Ben directs campus's vision for community engagement and experiential learning and supports the Community Engagement and Experiential Learning staff to implement an array of service-learning courses and service programs. When outside work Ben enjoys swimming, seeing live music, and exploring the Milwaukee food scene. 

    Education

    • Ph.D., Urban Education, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
    • M.A., General Education, Loyola Marymount University
    • B.A., History and Spanish, Saint Louis University