Enrique Sanchez Freire

Enrique Sanchez Freire is senior manager of development at The Chicago Public Education Fund, where he advances fundraising efforts to support principal leadership across Chicago Public Schools. Previously, he served as assistant director of development at the Erikson Institute, where he managed a team and led two successful fundraising luncheons that raised a combined $2.5 million. Prior to that, Enrique worked in the U.K. charity sector at People’s Postcode Lottery, organizing high-profile galas and advocating for policy changes that expanded charitable funding. He brings global experience and a deep commitment to advancing equity through philanthropic strategy.