Rebecca Swartz

Rebecca Swartz, a native of Toronto, Canada, joined Isaacson, Miller in 2004. With more than two decades of experience, she has recruited executive leaders across a wide range of civic nonprofit organizations, including arts and culture, civic engagement, education, health and human services, philanthropy, and the public sector.

Her deep expertise in organizational development informs her approach to executive search. Rebecca’s career spans local, national, and international nonprofits, giving her a unique perspective shaped by experience as a partner, director, manager, fundraiser, vendor, consultant, community organizer, board member, and volunteer.

Her prior experience includes working at The Share Group Inc., a professional services firm specializing in fundraising for socially responsible organizations. She then served as director of GesherCity Boston, a program funded by Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), followed by a role as a research fellow and consultant at the Center for Gender in Organizations (CGO). Rebecca has also dedicated significant time and expertise to volunteer leadership in community and advocacy efforts aimed at improving quality of life for all.

Clients value her strategic mindset, collaborative approach, and unwavering dedication. She is widely respected for her creativity in building diverse candidate pools and her ability to identify nontraditional candidates. Organizations rely on Rebecca’s insight to advise search committees and boards of directors, and she skillfully guides them through complex transitions and moments of change.

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