Profile / Ben Thomson: Invisible Children
INVISIBLE CHILDREN
Ben R. Thomson
VP International Development
DOB: 14 January 1983
RESIDENCE: San Diego, California
EDUCATION: UCSD, Bachelor of Arts, Economics
PRODUCTS:
- 5 Pocket Wool CPO (Sold Out)
- Autumn Union Shirt (Sold Out)
- Wool Tie (Sold Out)
- Philanthropist Briefcase
- Utility Trouser
‘A Day in the Life of a Modern Activist’ By Shea Parton
Case Study: Ben Thomson
VP International Development, Invisible Children
In 2006 Ben Thomson introduced himself in the courtyard of Invisible Children’s northern Uganda bureau. After four weeks of volunteering in Gulu, northern Uganda, Ben showed me Invisible Children’s gratitude with a grizzly handshake and a friendship that has lasted till today. Whether sleeping on his floor in San Diego, meeting up for dinner in New York, regularly recommending books, being an essential voice on our advisory board, early morning surfing in Santa Barbara, or sharing family over the holidays — we have spent quality time together. Learning about each other’s worlds, for–profit vs. non–profit, and sharing the common desire that both worlds can succeed under one roof.
We seasonally feature a modern activist that is a direct extension of our brand because we recognize authentic results come from a daily partnership. Allowing us to be equally responsible for any success or failure. This autumn 2009 we tribute “A Day in the Life of a Modern Activist” to Ben Thomson and the Invisible Children cotton initiative for partnering with us to create the Philanthropist Briefcase. Begin »