Sean Washington

Grants Manager
grants@colemanfoundation.org

Sean came to The Coleman Foundation as the previous Director of Operations for Northwest Side Housing Center, Sean was responsible for the management of the organization, ensuring efficient operations and safe and sound facility management. He was responsible for Human Resource functions, Information Technology, and all the financial well-being of the organization. He served as the day-to-day authority in the absence of the Executive Director.

Sean enjoyed assisting with staff management, development, and organizational meetings. Before joining the NWSHC, Sean served at various non-profit and foreclosure prevention organizations including ACORN Housing, Affordable Housing Centers of America, and Illinois Housing Development Authority. At each stop Sean held a leadership role in some capacity.

Sean double majored in Psychology and Human Services during his studies at Upper Iowa University (2003 – 2008). Sean currently resides in Forest Park with his spouse, daughter, Corinne, and son Ezra. They were married on Sweetest Day, October 20th, 2012. Sean enjoys reading, art, spending time with his Family, exercising, and watching sports.