Managing Director
Workforce Development
Chris Benson is the inaugural Managing Director of Workforce Development at Isles, where he leads the effort to bring together the Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) and the Center for Energy and Environmental Training (CEET). Since joining Isles in 2024, Chris has been focused on using the organization’s resources to help Trenton residents build financial stability and create stronger career pathways through improved training opportunities and access to supportive services.
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A graduate of Thomas Edison State University and American University, Chris has spent his career serving others. Before joining Isles, he developed dual enrollment and career and technical education programs to help high school students get a head start on their futures. Earlier in his career, he worked with the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA), providing support and training across the state for homelessness prevention and affordable housing programs.
A proud Trenton resident for many years, Chris lives in the city with his wife, Samantha, and their son, Lennox.