A Bay Area native, Sean attended Pomona College where he studied the political economy of development and post-conflict reconstruction. He spent the next two years working at FHI 360 in Washington, D.C., where he supported the monitoring and evaluation of education in emergencies programs, as well as various international education research initiatives. Additionally, he assisted with education policy research and data analysis for the Education Policy and Data Center (EPDC). He interned this past summer with the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Sean plans to continue researching evidence-based policies and programs that improve educational equity and strengthen education systems globally. He enjoys writing, beach days, and outdoor activities.