The American Federation for Children announced on April 7 that Sean Clifford has been hired as President of the AFC Scholarship Fund in preparation for the 2027 Education Freedom Tax Credit launch.
Clifford brings two decades of experience in education, technology, and public life. He most recently served as Chief Strategy Officer at Tikvah, where he led efforts to advance classical education. Prior to that, he built and led Canopy, a technology company focused on families. In his new role, Clifford will serve as the primary ambassador and strategist for the scholarship fund. He will oversee strategic direction, growth strategy, partnerships, and manage day-to-day operations to ensure the Education Freedom Tax Credit reaches as many families as possible.
Tommy Schultz, CEO of the American Federation for Children, said: “The Education Freedom Tax Credit is a generational opportunity to empower parents in every state to enroll their children in better schools — and we are fully dedicated to its success. We are thrilled to welcome Sean to the team to head up this critical work. In launching the AFC Scholarship Fund, we will ensure school choice succeeds nationwide, and we are building a world-class team to oversee its growth. The EFTC represents a once-in-a-generation moment, and we are excited to have Sean at the helm as the AFC Scholarship Fund meets it.”
The American Federation for Children promotes community well-being by enabling parents to customize education through diverse options, according to the official website. The organization aids more than 1 million students in school choice programs across the nation and seeks to provide lower-income families with options for selecting optimal K-12 education for their children. The group highlights transformative stories from fellows who attribute positive life changes to school choice.
The American Federation for Children extends its efforts across multiple states including Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Utah and Tennessee. It maintains facilities at 6125 Luther Lane in Dallas, Texas according to its official website.
More information about this announcement can be found on the organization’s website at https://www.federationforchildren.org/afc-hires-sean-clifford-as-president-of-afc-scholarship-fund/.
