Sean Carr

Sean Carr serves as the Director of Donor Communications at The University of Chicago, leading a team of writers responsible for a diverse array of communications including event marketing and fundraising solicitations. With a notable history at the university, Sean has previously held roles such as Lead Development Writer and Senior Development Writer, significantly contributing to the university's $5.4 billion fundraising campaign through strategic proposal writing and editorial management. Prior experience includes serving as Communications Manager at the Museum of Science and Industry, overseeing fundraising communications, and as Multimedia Consumer Health Writer at Emmi Solutions, where Sean earned recognition for an interactive health education program. Sean's early career involved various positions at Rush University Medical Center and the University of Chicago Alumni Association. Sean holds an AB in English from the University of Chicago.