Bennyhoff joined PRIDE Industries in 2020 as The Michael Ziegler PRIDE Industries Foundation Director. PRIDE Industries’ mission is to create employment opportunities for people with disabilities. In her role, 100% of her time and talent are focused on augmenting or innovating Michele employment programs and building community connections.
As a long-time advocate, Bennyhoff came to PRIDE Industries with a wealth of experience in community organizing and fundraising. She was a public policy advocate for healthcare reform and mental health for over a decade. She held leadership roles at the County Behavioral Health Directors Association, the California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies, and the Center for Health Improvement.
She is one of the few people you will meet who has volunteered with the GirlScouts, Americorps, Peace Corps, and the United Nations. She graduated from Evergreen State College with a Bachelor of Arts in Culture, Text, and Language. She also holds a Master of Public Health degree in Community Health Sciences from Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.