Seth Rau

As a Senior Advisor to the CEO, Seth Rau oversees the District's state legislative affairs work in Springfield. He looks for ways to secure additional resources and develop innovative ideas to ensure that every student in CPS has access to an excellent education.

He began his career as a fifth-grade teacher. Before joining the CPS team, he served as the national Policy Director for Empower Schools and as the Director of Legislative Affairs and Strategic Partnerships for the San Antonio Independent School District. Additionally, he has extensive experience working in both the education policy and political advocacy fields.

Seth holds a bachelor's degree in international relations and political science from Tufts University and a master of business administration from the University of Texas at Austin.