Ben Petri

Legislative Aide at United States Senate

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About

Experience

  • United States Senate (Washington, DC · On-site)
    • Legislative Aide
      Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    • Legislative Correspondent
      May 2025 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr

      • Engage with foreign embassies, business groups, advocacy organizations, and other key stakeholders, and prepare briefing materials to ensure the member is fully informed for all engagements. • Work closely with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to prepare committee materials and support the member’s engagement in hearings, legislation, and markups. • Serve as direct aide to Paul Bonicelli, Ph.D., the National Security Advisor and a Senate-confirmed former USAID Assistant Administrator under President George W. Bush, as well as a longtime professor and scholar of international affairs.

  • Legislative Intern at United States Senate
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

    • Conducted in-depth policy research, prepared briefing summaries, and attended committee hearings to address policy matters and constituent concerns. • Assisted full-time staff in managing constituent inquiries, record-keeping, and correspondence. • Provided informative and engaging tours of the U.S. Capitol, delivering insights on its history, architecture, and legislative functions to constituents and visitors.

  • Division I Baseball at NCAA
    Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Third Baseman, University of Virginia Cavaliers

  • Florida High School Athletic Association (Broward County, Florida, United States)
    • Pine Crest School & Cardinal Gibbons Baseball
      Aug 2017 - May 2021 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      • Four-year varsity letter winner • Perfect Game Baseball Underclass All-American • Coach’s Award for Leadership/Sportsmanship (2021) • Athletic scholarship to the University of Virginia

    • Pine Crest School Football
      Aug 2017 - May 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos

      • Two-year varsity letter winner • All South Florida Conference Honorable Mention (2018) • Miami Herald All Broward County Third Team (2018)