Excellence, Integrity + Impact CDO/Diversity Leadership We recruit equity, diversity, and inclusion leadership across all sectors, and conduct searches for founding diversity officers as well as for successors. Our ExperienceWe have worked with many of our clients to recruit chief diversity officers across all sectors, though the majority of our equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) leadership searches are within higher education.Some institutions launch chief diversity officer searches with the benefit of initial institution-wide conversations and buy-in, while others respond when a flashpoint necessitates a search. In every case, we seek to learn the genesis of the institution’s aspirations, motivations, and goals because those elements influence a candidate’s interest. Our RelationshipsThrough many EDI leadership searches, we have developed trusted relationships and professional credibility that enable us to identify and attract candidates with the level of executive leadership, political finesse, diplomacy, intellectual creativity, and strategic vision required to be successful. Outstanding Leaders Our Latest Results View All University of Maryland Baltimore County, Assistant Vice President of Equity and Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator Marcus Foster, JD Read More University of Massachusetts Amherst Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion Marsha McGriff, PhD Read More California State University Chico, Chief Diversity Officer Joseph Morales, PhD Read More American University Vice President of Inclusive Excellence Nkenge Friday, EdD Read More The Wharton School University of Pennsylvania, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Renita Miller, PhD Read More Previous Next Experience + Dedication Evidence of Impact 40+ Years of Commitment to EDI Isaacson, Miller was founded in 1982 with a clear and ambitious mission: to strengthen and diversify leadership in the civic sector. 100+ Searches for EDI Leadership We have conducted more than 100 searches for EDI leadership across the civic sector. 55% Women Placements In 2023, 55% of our placements identified as women. 37% POC Placements In 2023, 37% of our placements were people of color. HOW TO THINK DIFFERENTLY Insights Searchcast An IM Conversation with John Dozier and Tracie Jones, MIT A conversation among leaders on their journey to working in the DEI space, and words of advice on seeking transformational change in DEI. In the News A Race to Find Diverse Candidates The Diverse Issues in Higher Education Article, A Race to Find Diverse Candidates by Liann Herder featured commentary from President and CEO Ericka Miller on anti-DEI legislation and how it is affecting executive search. In the News With a Large Number of College Presidents Stepping Down, Vacancies May Open Door for More Diverse Leaders The Boston Globe article, With a large number of college presidents stepping down, vacancies may open door for more diverse leaders, by Kate Selig, featured commentary from Isaacson, Miller Partner Keight Tucker Kennedy.
University of Maryland Baltimore County, Assistant Vice President of Equity and Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator Marcus Foster, JD Read More
University of Massachusetts Amherst Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion Marsha McGriff, PhD Read More
The Wharton School University of Pennsylvania, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Renita Miller, PhD Read More
Searchcast An IM Conversation with John Dozier and Tracie Jones, MIT A conversation among leaders on their journey to working in the DEI space, and words of advice on seeking transformational change in DEI.
In the News A Race to Find Diverse Candidates The Diverse Issues in Higher Education Article, A Race to Find Diverse Candidates by Liann Herder featured commentary from President and CEO Ericka Miller on anti-DEI legislation and how it is affecting executive search.
In the News With a Large Number of College Presidents Stepping Down, Vacancies May Open Door for More Diverse Leaders The Boston Globe article, With a large number of college presidents stepping down, vacancies may open door for more diverse leaders, by Kate Selig, featured commentary from Isaacson, Miller Partner Keight Tucker Kennedy.
