Senior Advisor
HHS/Center for Faith
Centreville, Virginia
Ben O’Dell is the Senior Advisor at the HHS Center for Faith at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS Faith Center). Ben is a recognized expert on facilitating partnerships between faith-based, philanthropic, and community organizations and government at all levels. Ben’s interest in strengthening local faith-based and community leaders and community engagement principles to religious, community, and government interest has led him to develop deep relationships, knowledge, and expertise on a broad range of issues from strengthening fathers and families to strategies for bringing groups together in collaborative networks. Ben has served at the Faith Center for over twenty years making him one of the longest-standing employees of any faith office across the federal government. Ben received his Master’s degree in Organizational Development and Knowledge Management in 2007 from the School of Public Policy at George Mason University. Ben resides outside of Washington, D.C., with his wife, Kristin, and implements his own personal fatherhood initiatives with their two kids.
D19 - Engaging Faith to Strengthen Mental Health
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT