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Sean is a recent graduate of the BBA program at Wilfrid Laurier University, obtaining a concentration in strategic management and an option in law/policy. He also has a Graduate Certificate in Law, Corporate Law & Contracts focus from Queen’s University. In 2017, he was named one of the top 100 youth entrepreneurs in North America by EY for his work as Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Contend, an enterprise-focused ad tech business that has since been acquired. Currently, Sean is a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company in their Toronto office where he works in the Firm's PEPI, S&CF, TLI and GM&S practices.
Sean is originally from Bayfield, Ontario in Bluewater County but now lives in Toronto, Ontario. Additionally, he is a dual citizen in Ireland and speaks Gaelic and French. In his spare time, he is often found running, meeting up with friends or colleagues, wheezing at CrossFit or the pool, or surfing.
Start Proud
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The Start Proud Vision: To empower members of the LGBTQA community to be Canada’s leaders of tomorrow, where all institutions embrace inclusiveness within the workplace and diversity within the workforce. Our objectives at Start Proud are to: 1. Inspire students to utilize their confidence, skills and knowledge that will enable them to distinguish themselves and act as leaders of the Canadian community. 2. Connect students with fellow peers, professionals and members from pro-LGBTQA organizations to establish their network. 3. Foster mentorship by exposing students to strong leaders and role models that have paved the way for the LGBTQA community. 4. Establish a positive public profile of the advancement of the LGBTQA community in the Canadian workforce and communities within which we operate.