Ben Schnitzer

Bio: A graduate of the Master of Public Service program at the University of Waterloo, Ben enjoyed a diverse career in the federal government, most recently as a senior policy analyst at the Department of Canadian Heritage, where he helped develop and implement policies and programs impacting the cultural sector. Ben is also an opera singer. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Manitoba and pursued further studies in Vancouver, Italy and Germany. Ben has performed with organizations in Canada and abroad, such as the Vancouver Opera, the National Arts Centre Orchestra (Ottawa), and the Konzerthaus (Berlin). Ben is excited to bring these varied experiences to his work in the Cultural Studies program at Queen’s.
Research Interests: Cultural policy development, international relations, cultural diplomacy, Canadian cultural history, the arts in society.