Bennett Michaels is an Associate in ETF Capital Markets at VanEck since July 2023, previously serving in a similar role at State Street SPDR ETFs from July 2020 to July 2023. Prior experience includes working as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Becker Friedman Institute, where Bennett contributed to policy analysis and survey projects. An internship at State Street SPDR ETFs involved analyzing liquidity and generating collateral for the Capital Markets Group. Additionally, Bennett's background includes a summer associate position at Dyad.com, which is a notable mentorship platform, and tutoring high school students at the Gary Comer Youth Center. Educational credentials consist of a B.A. in Economics and East Asian Languages and Civilizations from the University of Chicago and a high school diploma from Phillips Academy.