Hello my name is Ben. I was born in San Francisco and grew up in Santa Rosa. Family is very important to me. I have one brother Chris who is an extremely creative and talented chef I feel lucky whenever he cooks for me. He makes amazing waffles. I enjoy economics so much I taught it for three and a half years As a student I focused on development economics, exploring ways to alleviate poverty and inequality and improve educational access and outcomes. While a graduate student at USF i did a field study in Guatemala. I grew up playing baseball, basketball, and soccer. I'm an avid sports fan. My favorite teams are the Giants, 49ers, and Warriors. I love traveling especially in Mexico and Central America and Central and Eastern Europe. I'm happy closest to the ocean. I try to go for a big walk every day usually in Golden Gate Park. My favorite area in the city is Clement Street. I have a lot of great memory shopping there with my grandma as a kid. My absolute favorite food is macaroni and cheese, but I love food in general especially Mexican and Chinese food. Breakfast is my favorite meal. I might have an unhealthy relationship with eggs. I'm so happy to be back working at USF and close to friends and family. My name is Ben Bottorff, and I am CASA.