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SEAN CLEARY
Grant Writer
THEODORE ROOSEVELT MEDORA FOUNDATION NORTH DAKOTA STATE SENATOR FOR DISTRICT 35 - BISMARCK
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"Sean has forged an impressive career path marked by his unwavering dedication to public service and expertise in economics and policy.”
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF:
I was born and raised in Bismarck, where I attended the University of Mary before moving to Washington DC to work for Senator John Hoeven. After graduate school at University of North Dakota, I moved home to work as a policy advisor for Governor Doug Burgum.
I currently work for the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, and I just finished my first session in the North Dakota State Senate. My legislative efforts have been focused on policies that support making our state a great place to live — a great educational system, a strong economy, and safe, affordable communities.
My family has always been my number one priority. My grandma Audrey served in the state legislature in the 1990s and has always been an inspiration to me. I’m grateful to have a family now that is so supportive of my efforts professionally and in public service. My wife and daughter inspire me to be a better person every day.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?
I’m driven by a strong sense of community service; it’s what prompted me to run for office, and it’s what gets me excited about our work at TRMF to provide positive, lifechanging experiences for people visiting the Badlands. We are blessed to live in a state like North Dakota, and I believe we have a responsibility to leave it better than we found it for the next generation.
CHALLENGES IN YOUR CAREER PATH:
Throughout my career, balancing various responsibilities while being engaged and growing professionally has been both a challenge and an opportunity. Prioritizing my family, faith, and health has helped me to bring my best self to my career and service.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER OTHER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS?
My time working for Governor Burgum taught me to embrace a growth mindset; that we should always be focused on aspirational goals and progress towards them.
