Have I Got A Story For You: A Chief Storyteller's Blood Research Journey

Ben Merens is the “Chief Storyteller” for the philanthropy team of the Blood Research Institute (BRI). He joined the BRI, which is part of Blood Center of Wisconsin, in April of 2016 to help raise awareness of the BRI’s work and mission, and to help raise funds for research. In 2016, Ben taught a graduate seminar on storytelling at Mount Mary University. Ben is well-known throughout the state for his 21-year tenure as a talk show host on Wisconsin Public Radio. He also is a public speaker with an expertise in listening.