Ben Hosansky is a Research Analyst with the Electric School Bus Initiative in the Ross Center for Sustainable Cities. He works directly with school districts, state agencies, and policymakers to provide technical assistance, support the implementation of funding programs, and advocate for and shape the development of state policies related to electric school buses.

Prior to joining WRI, Ben worked on Capitol Hill with members of Congress from both the House and the Senate, where he supported a climate and environmental policy portfolio. Ben previously served as the Chair of the Environmental Board at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he oversaw the oldest student-run environmental center in the nation, supported sustainable transportation initiatives, and helped secure a commitment from the university to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

Ben holds degrees in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Colorado Boulder. He is originally from Colorado and now resides in Washington, DC. In his free time, Ben enjoys hiking, skiing, traveling, and attending concerts.