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Sean Garrett

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President and CEO at United Way of Metro Chicago
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Sean Garrett is the President and CEO of United Way of Metro Chicago, where he focuses on systemic change and neighborhood-level investment. He holds an MBA from Northwesterns Kellogg School of Management and is recognized for securing record-breaking donations, including a $25 million gift from MacKenzie Scott.

Originally from St. Louis, Sean now lives in Chicagos Lincoln Park neighborhood with his wife and two sons. He is deeply involved in the community, serving on the board of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago, and is a passionate St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan.

He was named to Crains Chicago "40 Under 40" list and was previously recognized as a "Most Admired CEO" in Charlotte.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
President and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Neighborhood Investment
Leads the Neighborhood Network initiative, a place-based strategy to build stronger and more equitable communities across Chicago.
Philanthropic Partnerships
Secured the largest corporate and individual gifts in his organization's history, highlighting his focus on large-scale donor collaboration.
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Career

Work history

9-2018
President and CEO
United Way of Metro Chicago
2-2015 - 9-2018
Executive Director
United Way of Central Carolinas
8-2013 - 2-2015
Vice President, Development
United Way Worldwide
1-2013 - 8-2013
Director, Partnerships and Large Market Performance
United Way Worldwide
3-2010 - 1-2013
Director of Global Programs
United Way Worldwide
In the press

Media appearances

Get to Know Our CEO: Q & A with Sean Garrett. Featured in United Way of Metro Chicago (Live United Chicago)
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United Way of Metro Chicago – As We Welcome 2025, We’re Grateful for Everything We Have Accomplished Together. Featured in Facebook
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Education
2007 - 2010
MBA
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
2000 - 2004
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Georgetown University
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