Sean Donaghy
About Sean Donaghy
Sean Donaghy is the Manager of Energy Programs at MBTA, focusing on sustainable energy initiatives and equitable mobility improvements in Boston, Massachusetts.
Title: Manager of Energy Programs
Sean Donaghy currently holds the position of Manager of Energy Programs at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), located in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been in this role since 2019. Sean's work concentrates on implementing and managing sustainable energy initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. His focus includes expanding innovative public transit solutions to combat climate change and advocating for equitable mobility improvements.
Previous Roles at MBTA
Before becoming the Manager of Energy Programs, Sean Donaghy served in multiple capacities at MBTA. He was an Energy Management Analyst from 2015 to 2019, where he spent four years analyzing and optimizing MBTA's energy use. In 2014, he worked as a Sustainability Researcher for six months, focusing on environmental sustainability practices. His initial role at MBTA was as an Environmental Affairs Intern from 2012 to 2014, providing him with foundational experience in environmental management.
Experience at American Public Transportation Association
In 2015, Sean Donaghy briefly worked for the American Public Transportation Association as the Program Manager of Environment & Infrastructure. Based in Washington, DC, he was responsible for managing programs that promoted sustainable transportation infrastructure and environmental stewardship within public transport systems across the United States.
Education: Boston University
Sean Donaghy attended Boston University, where he studied Environmental Science. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in this field from 2010 to 2014. His academic background provided him with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the domain of environmental management and sustainable energy programs.
Early Career Roles
Sean Donaghy has held various roles throughout his early career. From 2011 to 2014, he worked as a server at ARAMARK in Fenway Park’s State Street Pavilion. Before this, he was a concessionaire at Gillette Stadium, from 2009 to 2012. These roles provided him experience in customer service and operational management, complementing his later environmental and energy-focused roles.