Benjamin graduated from the University of Delaware Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Chemistry and a minor in Biochemistry. During college, he founded and served as president of the fishing club, volunteered in the Dominican Republic, and interned for the National Park Service at Richmond National Battlefield Park.

Benjamin has researched and published in chemistry and bio-medical fields. His experience ranges from organic synthesis of antivirals to characterizing mouse models for cutaneous photodamage and autoimmune disease.

In his free time, Benjamin can be found boating and fishing, birdwatching, playing soccer, or carving wood.