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
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
Director of the Fetal Health Center
Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences
Children's Mercy Hospital
Dean of the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine
Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences | Higher Education | International
The University of Hong Kong
Chair, Family and Community Medicine
Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences
University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine
Caldwell Marks Chair in Cancer Epidemiology
Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham