Ben Whitehair

Actor and entrepreneur Ben Whitehair (PolSci, Thtr’08) is executive vice president of SAG-AFTRA. In his role, Ben speaks about combining his passion for the arts with his desire for social justice. This summer and early fall, Ben supported his union as part of the committee that negotiated TV, film and streaming contracts during the SAG-AFTRA strike. “The entertainment industry adds a massive financial, social and political value to our country and to the world. ... We would much rather be working,” he told the Coloradan during the fall strike. While at CU Boulder, Ben helped develop and implement the Colorado Creed. Read the Coloradan’s online exclusive article about Ben at colorado.edu/coloradan.