Ben Goodman

Ben Goodman is a public affairs and strategic communications leader with more than a decade of experience navigating politics, public policy, media, advocacy, and reputation. He has advised senior government leaders, shaped state and federal policy, managed high-stakes communications, and helped translate complex issues into clear and compelling public arguments.

Ben currently serves as Communications Director for Maine Governor Janet Mills, after previously serving as her Press Secretary. In his current role, he leads communications strategy for the Governor and her administration, advises the Governor and senior leadership on media, messaging, crisis communications, major policy initiatives, and serves as principal spokesperson for the Governor.

He previously served as Legislative and Communications Liaison at the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development and as National Director of Mission: Readiness, a bipartisan coalition of nearly 800 retired generals and admirals advocating for stronger policies for children and families. He began his career on Capitol Hill, advising on veterans’ affairs, public health, and environmental policy.

A graduate of the University of Maine, Ben earned highest honors for his thesis on the history of presidential primaries, which was later featured in a FiveThirtyEight podcast. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Global Liver Institute and previously served as a trustee of the University of Maine System and on the Greater Washington, D.C. Board of Directors of Jewish National Fund-USA.