Benjamin Graham
San Francisco,CA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Office of Youth and Community Restoration
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated on a 5-person team to develop statewide map of Less Restrictive Programs (LRPs) to assist public defenders' advocacy for incarcerated youth
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed comprehensive reports detailing research findings and recommendations for stakeholders.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
USC Sol Price School of Public Policy
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Rand-USC Schaeffer Opioid Policy Tools and Information Center (OPTIC)
- Analyze the relationship between social policy implementation and opioid mortality rates from 40+ sources, identifying correlations that reveal the impact of policies on opioid-related outcomes across different communities.
- Extract and compile opioid mortality data from 10+ federal and state government sources (e.g., CDC, U.S. Census Bureau) to create an organized, actionable dataset for research analysis.
- Conducted literature reviews to support research initiatives and inform policy recommendations.
Conflict Program Legal Intern
Contra Costa Superior Court
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted comprehensive legal research on the structure, hierarchy, and activities of Norteño and Sureño gangs, supporting the development of defense theories.
- Reviewed and analyzed 500+ pages of police reports, identifying and documenting inconsistencies among eyewitness statements, law enforcement narratives, and search procedures.
- Collaborated in the formulation of case strategy and preparation for trial, direct/cross examination question formulation, and evidentiary analysis.
Board Member
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP)
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed $50,000+ budget and organized key fundraising events
- Directed 300+ college chapters and 5000+ members on harm reduction implementation strategy and legal compliance
- Participated in board meetings to discuss company policies and issues, performance reports, and future endeavors
Shop Assistant
HAWK CNC Corporation
05.2020 - Current
- Programmed 3 & 5-axis CNC machines to produce parts and components according to engineering drawings, specifications and instructions
- Installed, aligned and secured tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines using hand tools and precision measuring instruments
- Conferred with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production.
Ambassador
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP)
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Researched effects of current drug policy and harm-reduction solutions.
- Analyzed local/state-wide drug policies and developed strategies to influence passage of legislation aligned with interests of organization.
- Promoted drug safety awareness through distribution of 200+ organization-made flyers and pamphlets on college campuses.
English Tutor
Kadama
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Corrected English grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary for 10+ students
- Scheduled weekly tutoring appointments with students and parents
- Kept detailed records of tutoring sessions using student progress records and relevant forms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Politics And Law
University of Southern California
Los Angeles05.2028
Skills
- Legal Research
- CAD/CAM
- C
- Python
- Bluebook
- Data analysis
Timeline
Research Assistant
Office of Youth and Community Restoration
09.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
USC Sol Price School of Public Policy
11.2024 - 09.2025
Conflict Program Legal Intern
Contra Costa Superior Court
06.2024 - 08.2024
Board Member
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP)
03.2023 - 03.2024
Ambassador
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP)
11.2022 - 05.2023
English Tutor
Kadama
02.2022 - 05.2023
Shop Assistant
HAWK CNC Corporation
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Politics And Law
University of Southern California
Awards
- Trustee Scholarship, University of Southern California.1 of 100 students selected out of 82,000+ applicants (0.11%) to receive a 4-year, full-tuition scholarship based on exceptional academic and extracurricular achievements.
- QuestBridge Finalist, QuestBridge. Out of over 20,800 applicants, 6,683 were awarded (30%) based on academics, leadership, community impact, and extracurricular involvement.
Volunteer Experience
- Francisco Homes, 01/01/25-Present
- Drug Policy Alliance, 07/01/23-07/01/24
- UC Berkeley Harm Reduction Expansion Project (HREP), 06/01/23-06/01/24
- National Harm Reduction Coalition, 05/01/23-05/01/24