An experienced campaign leader for both elections and advocacy initiatives, Sean Tenner has served as president of Chicago’s KNI Communications since 2008. A seasoned leader in the nonprofit sector, Sean Tenner is also the co-founder of the Abolition Institute.
The Abolition Institute is dedicated to fighting slavery in Mauritania, West Africa. Slavery has only been officially illegal in the country since 2007, and the practice remains prevalent there today.
Mr. Tenner’s passion for ending slavery in Mauritania took him to the country in 2021. He met with government officials to address the issue directly. Joining him on the trip were Chicago-area government leaders Rory Hoskins (mayor of Forest Park) and Anthony Simpkins (official with the Chicago Department of Planning and Development). The Mauritania group also included human rights advocates such as attorney Michael Kurtz, educators such as University of Chicago associate provost Aisha El-Amin, and artists such as music producer Jon Jon Traxx.
