Nominated by Adrienne Gallardo, MA, CPST-I, Injury Free Coalition for Kids – Portland, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
Ben is a passionate advocate for children who has dedicated his entire career to advancing child safety initiatives and doing what is best for kids. Throughout his professional life, he has worked tirelessly to champion policies, programs, and legislative changes that create safer environments for children and families. His leadership and commitment have helped drive meaningful improvements that protect children.
Ben has been a highly engaged member of the Injury Free Coalition for Kids community. Throughout the 10 years of our membership, his involvement has consistently demonstrated a commitment to mentoring and supporting others. He never hesitates to share his expertise, knowledge, time, and experience with students, colleagues, and Injury Prevention Coordinators. His willingness to educate, collaborate, and inspire has strengthened injury prevention efforts across the country and contributed significantly to the growth and development of our local Coalition. Through his leadership, guidance, and dedication to building the next generation of injury prevention advocates, Ben has helped expand the reach, impact, and sustainability of injury prevention programs and has shown a dedication to the Injury Free Coalition for Kids mission to create safer environments for children and families.
Ben has been a national leader and advocate for child injury prevention, influencing policy and product safety improvements through testimony and advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels. A fierce champion for children’s health, he approaches injury prevention through a health equity lens, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to grow up safe and healthy. His work has brought sustained national attention to the risks facing children and has driven meaningful changes in laws, regulations, and juvenile product safety standards. Throughout his career, Dr. Hoffman has dedicated himself to advancing policy change and systems-level improvements that protect children and strengthen communities across Oregon and the nation.
The Injury Free Coalition for Kids proudly honors Dr. Ben Hoffman as the 2026 Principal Investigator of the Year.
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