Ben DePasquale

Leveraging a background in political communications, Ben DePasquale collaborates with clients to define their goals and implement impactful communications strategies to reach priority audiences and drive meaningful change. At West End Strategy Team, Ben works with mission-driven organizations that seek to create a more just and equitable world through policy change and shaping public opinion.

Before joining WEST, Ben was a senior public relations associate at Rational 360, a strategic communications and digital agency where he worked with clients in the public and private sectors, including healthcare, the environment and telecommunications. He also served as a senior political strategist at Blue Perigon Digital, where he supported statewide electoral campaigns and voter registration efforts. 

Ben previously worked on climate and conservation issues in both Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. He also served as a research intern in the Pennsylvania State Capitol.

Ben holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, music, and data science and statistics from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. He is working toward a master’s degree in public relations and corporate communications at Georgetown University.