Sean C. McNealy

Sean serves as the foundation relations officer at ELPC. Sean uses his education in natural resource management and journalism and experience in development and communication to write grant proposals and reports and engage foundation partners with ELPC’s mission. Before joining ELPC, Sean worked in development and communications for an urban K-8 school in Milwaukee and as the communications intern with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Sean is a born and raised Midwesterner – he grew up in Rockford, Illinois, lived in Mid-Missouri during undergrad, and currently resides in Milwaukee.

WHAT’S A PLACE YOU LOVE IN THE MIDWEST?

Starved Rock in Illinois is one of my favorite places in the Midwest. Seeing bald eagles and American white pelicans on the river, the canyon waterfalls in the spring, and enjoying the miles of trails make it one of my favorites! I also love exploring our great Midwestern cities.

WHAT DRIVES YOU TO DO THIS WORK?

I believe we have a duty to be stewards of our natural resources, including wildlife and wild spaces. In doing so, we respect the resilience and natural history of our surroundings while ensuring future generations have the same opportunities to engage with these amazing resources.