Sean B. Harden
Member
Sean B. Harden is a trusted community leader and compassionate advocate for positive change. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, Harden leverages his personal and professional relationships, along with his business expertise, to enhance and elevate the community. Over the past 20 years, he has held many leadership roles, including that of Chief Executive Officer and President of Goodcity, a nonprofit focused on developing social entrepreneurs in under-resourced communities; Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Community Affairs for Chicago Public Schools; and Director of Workforce Development for the City of Chicago, where he helped thousands of individuals secure employment.
Harden’s commitment to empowering communities and ensuring optimal efficiency continues to shape his initiatives, in Chicago and beyond. He is currently the Chairman of Inner Voice, an organization dedicated to uplifting the homeless with essential services and resources. He also serves as Chairman for Friend Health, the sixth largest federally qualified health center in Illinois. The health center provides affordable medical services for low-income and uninsured individuals. He most recently assumed the esteemed role of Chairman at the Revolution Institute. The organization offers technical training, certifications, apprenticeships and job placement assistance.
Harden is the founder of Harden Wright Consultant Group, which he has led since 2013. Along with encouraging community engagement, the organization assists nonprofits and businesses with strategic planning, grant administration, and organizational development. In 2021 he also founded Hard Wright Development where he focuses on developing residential housing in low to moderate income neighborhoods.
Harden studied Business Administration and Marketing at Morehouse College in Atlanta, and holds numerous certifications, including but not limited to a Project Management Certification from DePaul University’s Egan Urban Center.