Ben Simone

Ben Simone serves as ANCOR’s Operations Manager, supporting the organization’s internal systems, facilities, and day-to-day operations to ensure staff have the tools and resources they need to succeed. Ben joined ANCOR in 2025 and has a background in nonprofit operations, international program management, and organizational compliance.

Prior to joining ANCOR, Ben worked in international development and nonprofit program operations, managing teams, coordinating logistics, and supporting complex, grant-funded initiatives across multiple countries. His work focused on improving internal systems, streamlining processes, and ensuring alignment with donor and organizational policies, experience that now informs his operations work in a domestic, mission-driven context.

Ben began his career as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Lesotho, where he taught math and life skills and collaborated with local communities on youth leadership and education projects.

Ben holds an MSc in Development Studies from the London School of Economics and a BA in Political Science and Mathematics from Northern Vermont University. Outside of work, Ben enjoys hiking, cycling and attending baseball games.