Excellence, Integrity + Impact Social Justice + Advocacy Insight, Diversity, Leadership Our Experience Supporting social justice and advocacy organizations is a fundamental focus of the firm’s work. We believe deeply that civic institutions sustain a vital democracy. Our ClientsWe partner with advocacy organizations across numerous fields of interest, including community and economic development, social justice and human rights, racial equity, democracy and voting rights, health care, and conservation. We deeply appreciate the commitment social justice and advocacy organizations bring to addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges, and we have strong connections to a network of leaders who are at the forefront of advancing social change in our nation. Leadership is an essential element in effecting positive systemic change; we are prepared and motivated to find exceptional leaders who are equipped to meet the challenge. Our CommitmentOur founders established Isaacson, Miller when civic institutions rarely used executive search firms. Since then, we have become one of the leading search firms serving this sector. The firm’s track record in social justice and advocacy, as well as our foundational and lived commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, is part of what initially draws many to join Isaacson, Miller. Experience + Dedication Evidence of Impact 58% Women Placements In 2022, 58% of our practice's placements identified as women. 67% POC Placements In 2022, 67% of our practice's placements were people of color. 375+ Searches Since our founding, we have conducted more than 375 searches for Social Justice + Advocacy organizations. 40+ Years of Experience + Results For more than 40 years, we have developed and tested our understanding of the characteristics that define strong, visionary, inclusive, and effective leaders required to guide our clients into the future. Outstanding Leaders Our Latest Results View All American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania Michael Lee | Executive Director Read More NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Thurgood Marshall Institute Karla McKanders, JD | Director Read More Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) Jorge Elorza, JD | Chief Executive Officer Read More University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law Melissa Goodman | Executive Director for the Center on Reproductive Health, Law and Policy Read More North Carolina Justice Center Reginald T. Shuford | Executive Director Read More Everyday Democracy Merle McGee | Executive Director Read More Previous Next How to Think Differently Insights The System Operates in All Our Names In this episode of Searchcast, Isaacson, Miller sits down with Robin Steinberg, Founder & CEO of The Bail Project, to discuss the history and founding mission of The Bail Project, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the criminal legal system. Listen to the full conversation here. Lead the Future Open Searches View All Research Director Social Justice + Advocacy The Williams Institute See Details General Counsel Social Justice + Advocacy Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids See Details President & Chief Executive Officer Conservation + Environment | Social Justice + Advocacy Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund See Details Executive Director Social Justice + Advocacy Families USA See Details Chief Executive Officer Arts + Culture | Social Justice + Advocacy The Africa Center See Details President Social Justice + Advocacy Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center See Details Director of Policy Social Justice + Advocacy NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. See Details Executive Vice President, Global Tobacco Control Programs Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector | Social Justice + Advocacy Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids See Details Thank you all for a truly wonderful job helping us navigate a complicated search. We were delighted with the final four candidates, and we are thrilled with the choice we have made. Miles Rapoport | IM Client Board Chair | Everyday Democracy Next Previous
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Thurgood Marshall Institute Karla McKanders, JD | Director Read More
University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law Melissa Goodman | Executive Director for the Center on Reproductive Health, Law and Policy Read More
President & Chief Executive Officer Conservation + Environment | Social Justice + Advocacy Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund See Details
Director of Policy Social Justice + Advocacy NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. See Details
Executive Vice President, Global Tobacco Control Programs Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector | Social Justice + Advocacy Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids See Details