Meet the Board - Benjamin Constantino

Mar 17

We're thrilled to continue our "Meet the Board" series, offering another opportunity to spotlight the remarkable individuals steering the mission of the Constantino Family Foundation. This series delves deeper into the values, passions, and expertise each board member brings to our organization. These dedicated leaders shape strategic initiatives and drive our commitment to community impact. Through each profile, we aim to reveal the motivations and heart behind our board’s work, providing a window into how their unique contributions inspire positive, lasting change.

Our third edition of Meet the Board, highlights Mr. Benjamin Constanitno, founding member and Secretary of the Constantino Family Foundation.

Monday, March 17th, 2025 - Burlingame, CA

Introducing Benjamin Constantino: Championing Education and Lifelong Learning

“Education is far more than gaining knowledge. Education is about receiving mentorship, engaging in critical reflection, and developing a sense of grit and perseverance” says Benjamin Constantino, Secretary and founding board member of the Constantino Family Foundation.

Benjamin is a dedicated career educator with over a decade of experience in the field of public education across the Pacific Northwest; whose extensive background includes teaching in middle schools and high schools, promoting STEM education and post-secondary college and career opportunities, delivering professional development for educators, and numerous positions within the nonprofit sector.

“I always tell my students that learning is like a video game. It doesn’t matter what level you are on, as long as you are always improving your skills and leveling up.” Being a lifelong learner himself, Benjamin’s educational journey has taken him from the University of Portland, to Oregon State, Seattle University and beyond!

Benjamin’s involvement with the Constantino Family Foundation stems from his lifelong dedication to public service and education. Growing up, he was actively involved in his local parish and the Boy Scouts' Learning for Life program, which instilled in him a strong sense of community and service. As a board member of the Foundation, Benjamin has been instrumental in providing academic scholarships, financial assistance, and support to students and community organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area.

One of Benjamin’s most rewarding experiences as a board member of the Constantino Family Foundation has been witnessing the impact of their scholarships on students' lives. He is particularly proud of the foundation’s commitment to addressing educational inequities. As a teacher, Benjamin has long supported students pursuing post-secondary college and career opportunities, while advocating for making those opportunities less cost-prohibitive.

His leadership and dedication to public service are reflected in the foundation’s ongoing efforts to build a better tomorrow by providing equitable access to high-quality educational opportunities today. Looking towards the future, Mr. Constantino envisions the foundation continuing to expand its impact and inspire positive change within the community.

As we highlight Benjamin in this edition of the "Meet the Board" series, we invite you to join us in supporting the Constantino Family Foundation's mission. Whether through volunteering, donations, or spreading the word, your involvement can make a significant difference.

Learn more about the Constantino Family Foundation and ways to support by visiting: https://constantinofamilyfoundation.org

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