Dr. Sean T. Cortopassi is a distinguished professional whose achievements exemplify a lifelong commitment to servant leadership. Holding a Doctor of Theology degree earned with distinction, he has demonstrated faithful stewardship of his God-given talents and calling throughout over 15 years of federal service. During this time, he has been blessed with opportunities to lead and serve others, earning recognition for his dedication and exceptional contributions.
In federal service, Dr. Cortopassi’s leadership has been honored with the 15-Year Career Service Award and a Letter of Commendation from the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Multifamily Housing Programs, acknowledging his outstanding performance as Division Director. His impactful initiatives also earned him a nomination for the prestigious Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal. Further, the Deputy Administrator of TSA recognized his exemplary work with a Challenge Coin, celebrating his contributions to the Administrator’s Action Group.
Sean’s military and public service honors reflect his commitment to the nation: Two Coast Guard Unit Commendations (CGUC), the Auxiliary Member Service Award (AMSA), and the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) are testaments to his dedicated service. Sean was inducted into several honor societies: Phi Alpha Theta (ΦΑΘ), Eta Sigma Phi (ΗΣΦ), and the Order of the Sword and Shield (ΟΣΣ).
These honors show Dr. Cortopassi’s commitment to service, academic scholarship, and community involvement.
Honors & Awards | Issuer | Date | Description |
15-Year Federal Career Service Award | Office of Personnel Management | September 2024 | For 15 years of dedicated service to the Executive Branch of the US Government |
HUD Letter of Commendation | Deputy Assistant Secretary, Multifamily Housing Programs | June 2023 | For outstanding performance as a division director and nearly seven years of service within the Program Systems Management Office |
Distinction Honors Graduate | Andersonville Theological Seminary | January 2021 | For outstanding academic achievement (3.9 GPA) for doctoral program |
Coast Guard Unit Commendation | Commandant of the US Coast Guard | June 2019 | Recognition for exceptional unit service |
Military Honor Cords | Western Governors University | March 2019 | Awarded Military Honor Cords during the WGU Graduate Student Commencement |
Member Service Award | US Coast Guard Auxiliary | January 2019 | Recognized for dedicating five years of service to the US Coast Guard Auxiliary |
Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals Nominee | Partnership for Public Service | February 2018 | For serving as HUD's Senior IT Program Manager during the launch of CNA e-Tool, a groundbreaking IT initiative |
Challenge Coin for service to the Administrator's Action Group | Deputy Administrator, Transportation Security Administration | August 2016 | Challenge Coin for exceptional service during an eight-month joint assignment in TSA's Front Office |
Honor Society Professional Membership | Order of the Sword and Shield security and intelligence honor society | November 2015 | Inducted into the professional honor society (ΟΣΣ) |
Honorary Global Advisor | American Academy of Project Management | December 2014 | Honorary global advisor for a standards-based certification organization |
TSA Office of Intelligence & Analysis Team Award | Transportation Security Administration | November 2014 | Team Award for supporting the Program Management Division within TSA's Office of Intelligence & Analysis |
Five Year Federal Career Service Award | Office of Personnel Management | September 2014 | For 5 years of dedicated service to the Executive Branch of the US Government |
Coast Guard Unit Commendation | Commandant of the US Coast Guard | June 2014 | Recognition for exceptional unit service |
CFC Certificate of Appreciation | Combined Federal Campaign National Capital Area | November 2013 | Recognition for support of TSA's 2013 Combined Federal Campaign |
TSA Certificate of Appreciation | Transportation Security Administration, Office of Training & Workforce Engagement | November 2013 | For leadership in the agency's Combined Federal Campaign |
TSA Certificate of Appreciation | Transportation Security Administration, Office of Intelligence & Analysis | February 2013 | For contributing to a special initiative |
SBA Administrator's Certificate of Appreciation | US Small Business Administration | January 2012 | For outstanding assistance during the SBA HQ Combined Federal Campaign |
SBA Award of Excellence | US Small Business Administration, Office of Management & Administration | January 2011 | For managing the Disaster Assistance and Congressional Letters queue |
National Defense Service Medal | US Department of Defense | December 2008 | For honorable active service during a national emergency |
Dean's Scholar Award | The George Washington University | August 2007 | Selected by faculty for a fellowship that covered tuition and provided a stipend |
The Chancellor’s List Award | Educational Communications | December 2006 | Received recognition for academic excellence while a graduate student at Florida State University |
Honor Society Membership | Phi Alpha Theta (ΦΑΘ), the History Honor Society | February 2005 | For meeting the GPA requirements in history courses at the University of Florida |
Letter of Appreciation | US Senator Bob Graham | August 2004 | Appreciation letter for internship at Senator Graham's office |
Honor Society Associate Membership | Eta Sigma Phi (ΗΣΦ), the Classical Studies Honor Society | March 2004 | For meeting the GPA requirements in classical studies courses at the University of Florida |
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition | US Representative Tillie Fowler | August 2000 | For exceptional community service |
Eagle Scout Award | Boy Scouts of America | April 2000 | Earned the Eagle Scout Award and was inducted into BSA's Order of the Arrow Honor Society |