Washington, D.C. (November 20th, 2025) – Leveling the Playing Field (LPF) is proud to officially announce the appointment of Sean Bailey as Interim Executive Director (IED). Bailey takes over the role following the departure of LPF Founder Max Levitt from the organization to pursue new opportunities in July 2025. Bailey brings two decades of leadership experience guiding organizations through growth, change, and transformation to LPF. His responsibilities will center on strengthening operations, supporting LPF staff, and positioning LPF for long-term success in expanding access to sports for all children.
Under Bailey’s leadership, and ultimately, the leadership of the next Executive Director, LPF will continue to deepen its impact in its seven existing markets, while also exploring opportunities to expand its footprint to meet growing community needs nationwide. In Sean’s first few weeks, he has already visited LPF warehouse locations, met staff members, and spoken with several partners and community leaders. LPF’s Board of Directors will continue their search for the organization’s next Executive Director in 2026.
“We are excited for this next chapter in LPF’s evolution,” says Tracy Scarrow, LPF Board Chair. “Over the coming months, Sean and the Board will continue the important work of preparing LPF for its next Executive Director. In the meantime, we are confident that LPF is in excellent hands with Sean and look forward to the progress we will make together.”
“Thank you for welcoming me into this role. I’m excited for the road ahead and grateful to be a part of an organization that believes, as I do, that every child deserves the chance to play,” says Bailey. “For more than a decade, LPF has demonstrated what is possible when committed partners, generous supporters, and passionate volunteers come together around a simple but powerful mission: ensuring that all young people, regardless of family income or circumstance, have access to the sports equipment and opportunities they deserve.”
To partners and donors, Bailey says, “Your support is the backbone of everything we do. You enable us to expand access, respond to growing demand, and say ‘yes’ to more schools, coaches, and administrators who rely on us. I look forward to meeting many of you personally and learning more about the programs and communities you care about most.”
For more information about Sean, including additional biography information, please visit his profile at LPFSports.org. In addition, Sean can be reached via email at sean@levelingtheplayingfield.org
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About Leveling the Playing Field: Leveling the Playing Field is a non-profit organization which collects and re-distributes sports equipment to kids in under-resourced communities. The organization currently operates in seven cities: Greater Washington D.C., Baltimore, MD, Philadelphia, PA, Buffalo, NY, Columbus, OH, Detroit, MI, and Atlanta, GA. Leveling the Playing Field has donated over $20 million in sports equipment to schools, youth teams and leagues, and other non-profit organizations since 2013.
