Ben Bruce

Benjamin Bruce serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Freedom Reads. He is responsible for overseeing all financial components of the organization.
Prior to joining Freedom Reads in September 2025, Ben spent seven years in higher education, managing financial and business operations at Yale Divinity School and Yale School of Management. Previous private sector experience included 15 years in financial and strategy roles in Washington, D.C., London, U.K., and Stamford, Connecticut. Ben is actively engaged in the community, volunteering with local non-profits and coaching youth sports. In his spare time, Ben can be found on the trails with friends and family, exploring New England by bike, foot, and on skis. Ben holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management and a BS in Philosophy from Bates College.