Dr. Ben Wilson

Dr. Ben Wilson

Senior Advisor, Workforce Solutions & Transformation

  • Education
    • Doctor of Education, University of Pittsburgh
    • Communications, MA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 
    • Certification of Advanced Graduate Study in Conflict Resolution, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
    • Sociology, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania  

Dr. Wilson is TPMA’s Senior Advisor, Workforce Solutions & Transformation. He has proven expertise in spearheading the planning, design, implementation, and integration of large-scale highly regulated and sustainable program ecosystems customized for youth and adults in need of programs. 

Prior to joining TPMA, Ben served as the One Stop Operator for EQUUS Works/Northwest PA CareerLink where he provided strategic leadership to 20+ state-mandated workforce development programs to ensure alignment with state and federal regulations, implemented a comprehensive change management campaign for the entire six-county region resulting in improved internal processes, and pioneered the migration to virtual service delivery across partner programs for youth and adults. As the Workforce Development Director for the Greater Erie Community Action Committee, Ben secured funding for the Adult Education Development (GED) Program and generated and managed funds through the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City of Erie to help the homeless population with rental assistance.