Civic institutions sustain a vital democracy.
Their success is our mission.
Isaacson, Miller recruits transformational leaders with a proven record of excellence, integrity, and impact.
Building on four decades of experience, we partner with organizations that advance the public good.
We identify exceptional candidates from a broad range of backgrounds and contribute to increasingly diverse leadership in our client organizations; in 2021, 76% of our placements identified as women or were people of color.
Our consultants bring extensive expertise to help our clients build extraordinary leadership teams consisting of the finest talent in the field.
Evidence of Impact
Years of Experience + Results
For 40 years, we have developed and tested our understanding of the characteristics that define strong, visionary, inclusive, and effective leaders capable of guiding our clients to a successful future.
Return Rate
80% of our searches are for clients who return to us after being pleased with past results.
Staff
Our team of 270+ professionals serve mission-driven organizations nationally and internationally.
Women, POC placements
In 2021, 76% of our placements identified as women or were people of color.
Clients We Serve
Isaacson, Miller builds on four decades of experience, relationships, and strategic insights to lead recruiting efforts across multiple mission-driven sectors.
Outstanding Leaders
Our Latest Results
College of the Holy Cross
The College of the Holy Cross has selected Elliott Visconsi as the next Provost and Dean of the College.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
LSU Health Shreveport has appointed Dr. David Guzick, M.D., PhD, as Chancellor, effective January 9th, 2023.
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Fanta Aw as the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer for NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
The State University of New York System
John B. King, Jr. named Chancellor of The State University of New York System.
The Heinz Endowments
The Heinz Endowments has named Christopher DeCardy as its next President, effective April 2023.
Society of Architectural Historians
The Society of Architectural Historians has appointed Ben Thomas as Executive Director.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Chak Chan named Dean of the Physical Sciences and Engineering division at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Renita Miller, PhD named Chief Diversity, Equity + Inclusion officer at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Santa J. Ono, PhD named President of University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
United Way of Greater Cleveland
Sharon Sobol Jordan named President + CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland.
The American Board of Family Medicine, Inc.
Gary Lewis LeRoy named Senior Vice President for Diplomate Experience at The American Board of Family Medicine, Inc.
Harlem School of the Arts
James C. Horton named President of the Harlem School of the Arts, The Herb Alpert Center.
Mount Holyoke Alumnae Association
Trisha Tanner named Executive Director of the Mount Holyoke Alumnae Association.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Whitney Donhauser named Deputy Director and Chief Advancement Officer of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
National Center for Teacher Residencies
Kathlene Holmes Campbell, PhD named Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Teacher Residencies
North Carolina State University
Reshunda Mahone named Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving at North Carolina State University
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Jill Crisman, PhD named Executive Director, Digital Intelligence Safety Research Institute at Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
New York Academy of Medicine
Ann Kurth, PhD, MPH, MSN, CNM, FAAN, FACNM named President of The New York Academy of Medicine.
University of California San Diego
John M. Carethers, MD named Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences at University of California San Diego.
North Carolina Justice Center
Reginald T. Shuford named Executive Director of the North Carolina Justice Center.
Community Resources for Justice
Spurgeon ‘Kenny’ Kennedy named Vice President of Community Resources for Justice to lead the Crime and Justice Institute.
Hoag Hospital Foundation
Norelia Maldonado Huerta named Senior Director of Annual Giving at Hoag Hospital Foundation.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Jacqueline Rodriguez, PhD has been named the next Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Learning Disabilities.
How to think differently
Insights + Newsroom
A Magical Thing
IM partner Keight Tucker Kennedy sits down with John Dozier, Institute Community and Equity Officer, and Tracie Jones, Assistant Dean for DEI at MIT.
Sarah James Joins Isaacson, Miller
Sarah James, Partner joins Isaacson, Miller's arts and culture practice.
Micah Pierce Promoted to Partner
Isaacson, Miller is pleased to announce the promotion of new partner Micah Pierce, who exemplifies the high caliber of talent that is cultivated within the firm.
Lead the future
Our Open Searches
Chair, Department of Radiation Medicine
Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences
Oregon Health & Science University
Associate Vice Provost, Director of Admissions and Enrollment
Higher Education
University at Buffalo
Executive Director
Higher Education
Tulane University, The H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College Institute
President and Chief Executive Officer
Conservation + Environment | International
Wildlife Conservation Society