Ben Goldeen
Federal Advocacy Manager
Since joining the firm in 2021, Ben has helped secure over $119 million in federal earmarks through fiscal year 2022 and 2023 appropriations.
Areas of Policy Expertise:
- Federal Budget and Appropriations
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Water and Sanitation
- Higher Education
- Housing and Homelessness
- Agriculture and Forestry
Previous Experience:
- Legislative Director, Congressman Jim Costa
- Senior Policy Advisor, Congressman Jim Costa
- Legislative Assistant, Congressman Jim Costa
- Legislative and Press Assistant, Congressman Dennis Cardoza
Transportation and Infrastructure:
- Through the fiscal year 2023 federal appropriations process, Ben worked with the City of Palmdale to secure two federal earmarks totaling $3.5 million for the City’s transportation and infrastructure priorities. Ben helped develop and submit a compelling request and utilized strategic advocacy to ensure the City’s funding success.
Recreation:
- Ben helped secure $439,094 in fiscal year 2023 federal community project funding for the City of Ontario’s Active Seniors On the Go Program. The program will provide seniors access to recreational activities that foster health and well-being.
Water and Wastewater:
- Ben leveraged his extensive policy knowledge and utilized key relationships in the President’s Administration and Congress to authorize over $40 million for TPA clients through the 2022 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The funding will help TPA clients invest in water resources and build more resilient communities.
Education:
- Ben helped secure the authorization of $30 million for California Maritime Centers of Excellence through the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Boston College, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Latin American Studies
University of Pennsylvania, Certificate, Community Economic Development and Growth