Sean Kennedy

Sean Kennedy* is a well-known and highly respected government affairs professional who provides strategic guidance to clients involved in political and regulatory matters. He has extensive experience developing policies, leading campaigns, building relationships statewide, and business development, facilitating connections between the public and private sectors.

Prior to his current role at Connell Foley, Kennedy served as Director of CGI’s New Jersey State and Local business. He has also held positions such as Vice President of Government Affairs and External Partnerships at Rowan University, and Director of Government and External Relations at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition, Kennedy has led numerous successful political campaigns in New Jersey, including founding and directing a SuperPAC for the most expensive legislative campaign in US history. He previously worked as Associate Executive Director overseeing communications for the NJ Senate Majority Office and has experience leading business development efforts for renowned civil engineering firms in New Jersey.

Kennedy is deeply committed to volunteer, charitable and civic endeavors and has been recognized by various organizations for his impactful involvement, including being named "Community Champion" by the Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation in 2013 and 2023 for fundraising efforts, and "Man of the Year" by SJ Magazine in 2019. He has received the "Angel Award" from Bianca’s Kids and has appeared on multiple lists of most influential leaders in New Jersey.

* Sean Kennedy is a government affairs advisor and is not licensed to practice law.

• NJ Director, CGI
• Business Development, Maser Consulting
• Business Development, CME Associates
• Adjunct Professor, Rowan University, Rowan College of South Jersey, and Rowan College of Burlington County

• Associate Executive Director, New Jersey Senate Majority Office
• VP Government Affairs & External Partnerships, Rowan University

• Director of Government Relations, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

• Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce New Jersey
• Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey
• Chairman, Rowan College of Burlington Country Board of Trustees
• President, Burlington County Board of Taxation
• Volunteer Football Coach and Shawnee and Delsea Regional High Schools
• Youth Basketball Coach and AAU Program Director

• South Jersey Magazine, Man of the Year (2019)
• Burlington County Times, 40 Under 40 (2013)
• South Jersey Biz, 20 Under 40 (2012)
• NJ Globe Power List
• ROI-NJ Power List, Government & Public Affairs
• Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation, Community Champion
• Bianca’s Kids, Angel Award