2022 40 Under 40 Winners

Through Sean’s leadership, Nemours Children’s Health secured a $25 million commitment from a single donor to create the nation’s leading Institute for Children’s Health Equity.

Prior to Nemours Children's, Sean served as the Executive Director & Chief of Staff, Campaigns and Principal Gift Strategy at Baylor College of Medicine, where he orchestrated the college's most recent $1.5 billion capital and endowment campaign.

Due in part to Sean’s direct involvement, Baylor College of Medicine created the Baylor Medical Foundation and increased its annual philanthropic revenue by more than 100%.

Sean earned a Three-Continent Master’s of Global Management (MBA and MSc) from Fordham University.

I started consulting with a fundraising firm where I worked closely with several academic medical institutions and children's hospitals.

Healthcare philanthropy impacts us all. From a child receiving routine wellness checks to the most avant-garde research, philanthropic investment improves and often saves lives. Patients and the brave caregivers that dedicate their lives to them inspire me every day and encourage me to do more.

Working with brilliant leaders across the philanthropic landscape has provided me with mentorship, experience, and expertise to grow as a leader in my own right. In my twenties, I spent time studying and working in development in rural India. My original career plan was to join the diplomatic services, but a mentor of mine introduced me to the non-profit fundraising field and positively changed the course of my career.

I am passionate about learning and education. I enjoy discovering new knowledge, exploring different ways of thinking, and studying human psychology in the context of decision-making.

Challenge yourself to find opportunities that other folks on your team do not want to or do not have the bandwidth to take on. The field of philanthropy, healthcare in particular, is ever-changing  remaining agile and mentally flexible will serve you and others you work with well. Look for trends in other industries and constantly think about how they can be applied in a non-profit environment. Constantly questioning how and why you think the way you do is paramount to positive growth, both personally and professionally.