Background
Benjamin, Ellen Janice was born on November 14, 1953 in White Plains, New York, United States. Daughter of Theodore Simon and Barbara Joyce (Bloch) Benjamin.
Benjamin, Ellen Janice was born on November 14, 1953 in White Plains, New York, United States. Daughter of Theodore Simon and Barbara Joyce (Bloch) Benjamin.
Student, University Copenhagen, 1973. Bachelor, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1974. Master of Social Work, University Michigan, 1976.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago School Social Service Administration.
Administrative assistant American Friends Service Committee, Chicago, 1976—1977. Coordinator Illinois Women's Agenda, 1977—1980. Public relations specialist Planned Parenthood Association, 1982—1991.
President Borg-Warner Foundation, director corporation contributions program. Executive director Mayer and Morris, Kaplan Family Foundation, 1991—1997. Associate professor DePaul University, Turkey, fulbright professor, 1998—1999, Romania, 2003.
Trustee Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago. Assistant secretary, vice-chairman emergency loan fund. Trustee, secretary chairman issues committee Donors Forum.
Board directors New York State Regents Scholar State University of New York, Buffalo, Chicago Commons., American Jewish Congress. Member of League of Women Voters (advisory board educational fund), Chicago Women in Philanthropy, Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Frederick Newcomb Bates.