Ben Foster

Ben Foster joined the Blackburn Institute in 2006 as a student. His previous roles with the Institute have included serving as Chair of the Fellows Involvement Network and as Community Education Leader for the student officers. Ben is a native of Coaling, AL and currently lives in the Birmingham area. A two-time graduate of UA, Ben holds an MBA (’13) with undergraduate studies in Telecommunication & Film and Political Science (’09). He currently works in financial services. Previously, Ben worked on political campaigns including the 2010 Alabama Governor’s race. He is a member of the Rotaract Club of Birmingham where he is a past board member. Ben is passionate about increasing political awareness and engagement in the state. He also works to promote Birmingham’s music scene as he sees the arts as a critical element of economic development, helping attract professionals to places where there is a high quality of life.