The story of John Crowley himself is very interesting. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy, earned a B.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, then a law degree from the University of Notre Dame, and lastly, a master's degree from Harvard Business School. Crowley has dedicated his life to seeking remedies for rare diseases and working in the health field. He co-founded a biotech company that he heads as of 2018. His charitable and philanthropic work is widespread. He has served on the national board of directors of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, and became its national chairman in 2014.