Staff: Sinéad Barry

For more than a decade, Sinéad Barry has dedicated her career to building movements that connect people and resources to causes that matter. Her professional experience includes leadership in nonprofit fundraising, community engagement, and program growth, where she has mobilized thousands to support vulnerable children and families locally and globally. Sinéad has developed a deep passion for creating spaces where every child feels seen, supported, and believed in.

As she begins her journey with Friends of the Children – Twin Cities, she is excited to help expand the reach of this powerful mission and ensure more children in our community have a Professional Friend by their side. Sinéad finds joy in building authentic connections, rallying communities around purpose, and creating sustainable support for long-term impact.

Outside of work, Sinéad is pursuing dual master’s degrees in Social Work and Holistic Health Studies at St. Catherine University. She and her partner enjoy walking along Minnehaha Creek, spending time in nature, and tending to their many houseplants while cultivating a home that reflects the calm and connection they value. Sinéad also serves on her neighborhood board in South Minneapolis and never misses a chance to cheer for the Vikings.