Benjamin Graham
San Francisco,CA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Office of Youth and Community Restoration
Los Angeles
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
Los Angeles, CA
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
Martinez, CA
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)
Washington, District of Columbia
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
East Oakland, California
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)
Washington, District of Columbia
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
Walnut Creek, CA
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