Benjamin Harris is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for the Nell H. Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University. In this appointment, he co-leads the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and its mission towards Inclusive Excellence.

For over 16 years, Benjamin has served in various roles leading diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at both large and small institutions of higher education. He began his career at Loyola University Chicago, where he served as coordinator for leadership and program development in the Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs. He went on to serve as the Assistant Director for the Center for Black Culture at the University of Delaware. Most recently, he led efforts at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine as the Inaugural Director of the Center for Multicultural Life. During his tenure, he helped lead DEI professional development opportunities for the division of student affairs. In addition, he spearheaded the College’s diversity, social justice, and cultural awareness programming efforts. Benjamin is also a trained facilitator in InterGroup Dialogue and restorative justice conflict management.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Sociology from Elmhurst University (Formerly Elmhurst College) and a Master of Science degree in English from Illinois State University.