Full Name
Benjamin Todd Jealous
Date of Birth
January 18, 1973
Place of Birth
Pacific Grove, California, United States
Education
- Columbia University, (Bachelor’s degree in Political Science)
- Oxford University, (Master’s degree as a Rhodes Scholar)
Career
- Former President and CEO of the NAACP (2008-2013)
- Partner at Kapor Capital, focusing on social impact investing
- Former President of the Roosevelt Institute
- 2018 Democratic nominee for Governor of Maryland
Notable Works
- Co-author of “Reach: 40 Black Men Speak on Living, Leading and Succeeding”
Spouses Names
Not specifically mentioned in the provided sources
Children Names
Two children (names not specifically mentioned in the provided sources)
Parents Names
- Fred Jealous (Father, founder of the Breakthrough Men’s Community)
- Ann Todd Jealous (Mother, psychotherapist and author)
Known Affiliates Names
- Barack Obama (Jealous was a supporter and ally during Obama’s presidency)
- Cornell William Brooks (Successor as President and CEO of the NAACP)
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
- NAACP (Former President and CEO)
- Kapor Capital (Partner)
- Roosevelt Institute (Former President)
- People For the American Way (President)