Benjamin Kirby, Communications Manager

Benjamin J. Kirby is the Communications Manager, and has been with JWB since February 2007.  His job is to work with every JWB Department to ensure we effectively communicate our message of helping children and families throughout Pinellas County. 

Prior to joining JWB, he worked for the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), a healthcare education organization serving the needs of kidney patients and their families.  From 2003 through 2006, he served as the Communications Director for the Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN), an advocacy group dedicated to finding better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s disease.

From 1993 through 2001, Benjamin held a variety of positions in the Clinton Administration, including serving as the first Public Affairs Officer of the U.S. DOJ’s United States Parole Commission.  He also served in the First Lady’s White House Millennium Council, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of Presidential Personnel.

Benjamin lives in Gulfport, Florida with his wife, Duncan Warner Kirby.  He received an undergraduate degree in Political Communication from George Mason University.

In February of 2010, he will be the father of a daughter, Emeline Diana.  Her picture is seen above at left.

Email Benjamin: bkirby@jwbpinellas.org

Call Benjamin: 727-547-5677

Cell: 727-647-1711