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Ben Halle

Director of Public Affairs

Ben HalleBen Halle is the Director of Public Affairs. Before coming to DOT, Ben was the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Communications at the Department of Education. Prior to that he served in senior communications roles on the Biden for President campaign, the Pete for America campaign, and in the U.S. House of Representatives. Ben graduated from the University of Iowa. 

Last updated: Thursday, August 24, 2023