Sean Thomas-Breitfeld

Planning & Evaluation Committee
Program Officer, Civic Engagement and Government - US, Ford Foundation

Sean Thomas-Breitfeld co-directs the Building Movement Project, a national organization that develops insightful research and practical resources to support nonprofit organizations, networks and movements. Prior to joining the BMP staff, Sean spent a decade working in various roles at Community Change, where he developed training programs for grassroots leaders, worked in the communications and policy departments where he coordinated online and grassroots advocacy efforts, and lobbied on a range of issues, including immigration reform, transportation equity, and anti-poverty programs. Before joining Community Change, Sean worked as a policy analyst at UnidosUS, where he focused on employment and income security issues. Sean holds a Master’s in Public Administration from NYU’s Wagner School of Public Service and a bachelor’s degree in social work and multicultural studies from St. Olaf College in Minnesota.