Douglas Benjamin

Incumbent, School Board Director in Bellingham, Washington

Douglas Benjamin is a candidate for Bellingham School District 501, Director Position 5 in Bellingham, Washington — 2025 General Election. Running as Nonpartisan.

Douglas Benjamin was first appointed to the Bellingham School Board in August 2014 and was subsequently elected in 2015, 2017, and 2021. He has worked as a licensed mental health counselor and healthcare administrator in Bellingham for over 40 years. His educational background includes a bachelor's degree in psychology and political science from Seattle Pacific University, a master's degree in clinical and counseling psychology from Western Washington University, and a doctorate from Northwestern University. Benjamin has also served as the chair of the Whatcom County Public Health Advisory Board and is on the Board of the Washington State School Directors Association.

Website: http://dougbenjamin.net