Diversified Search Group Expands Non-Profit and Social Impact Practice
November 27, 2024 – Diversified Search Group has expanded with the addition of Trevor Hooper as managing director at DSG I Koya Partners. Based in Boston, he will leverage his expertise in executive search, talent assessment, and client relationship management to nationally support the firm’s non-profit and social impact and sports practices. “Trevor Hooper’s experience and commitment to client impact through collaboration align seamlessly with our mission,” said Aileen K. Alexander, CEO of Diversified Search Group. “His appointment represents a strategic investment in our firm’s future as we continue to grow and expand our reach. Trevor’s ability to foster innovation, build leadership teams, and drive meaningful change will strengthen our position as a trusted partner for mission-driven organizations navigating a dynamic world.”
“Trevor’s appointment underscores our commitment to identifying and placing transformative leaders in mission-driven organizations,” said Molly Brennan, global managing partner and non-profit and social impact practice leader at DSG I Koya Partners. “His exceptional ability to guide organizations through complex transitions and his genuine dedication to equity-focused leadership will be invaluable to our clients.” “I am honored to join DSG I Koya Partners, an organization deeply committed to advancing mission-driven leadership,” said Hooper. “I look forward to helping our clients build diverse, high-impact teams that drive meaningful change and lasting success.”
Mr. Hooper brings a track record in leadership placements and advisory services for mission-driven organizations, including work with non-profit organizations, foundations, academic institutions, and major sports organizations. His experience includes advising over 100 organizations, including Seattle Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of LA Harbor, and The NFL, on governance, culture, and succession planning, with a strong emphasis on building diverse teams to drive transformation and impact.
Mr. Hooper’s background includes leadership roles at Russell Reynolds Associates, where he contributed to the global social impact, sports, philanthropy, and HR practices, and strategic positions at The Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford University and Year Up Bay Area. A graduate of Stanford University, where he captained the football team, his leadership extends beyond the professional sphere into fostering equity and innovation in talent strategy.
DSG is a family of firms serving specialized sectors. The firm was founded almost five decades ago for the express purpose of placing diverse candidates in client organizations. Koya Partners is a part of the Diversified Search Group and is dedicated to mission-driven leadership. Koya works broadly at the senior-most levels of the mission-driven field in philanthropy, social services, arts and culture, and social justice, among others.
In 2019, Koya was acquired by Diversified Search. With the combination of revenues and resources, Diversified Search and Koya now represent one of the largest non-profit and higher education practices in the executive search industry. Koya’s specialization in mission-driven search, primarily with non-profit and higher education clients, complements Diversified’s own major education, non-profit, and arts and culture practices, as well as the firm’s healthcare services, board of directors, life sciences, industrial, and digital, media, entertainment, and sports practices.
Recent Expansion
Last month, Diversified Search Group added Rick Barr as managing director in the healthcare practice. With over 30 years of leadership in pediatric healthcare, Dr. Barr brings a wealth of expertise in executive search and leadership consulting to the firm. He has a career in executive leadership roles within academic healthcare, having served as executive vice president and chief clinical and academic officer at the Arkansas Children’s System. “Dr. Barr’s consultative approach combined with his leadership and industry experience will provide tremendous value to our healthcare clients during this time,” said Ms. Alexander. “We are excited to have Rick on board as a key member of our team.”
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“Dr. Barr’s hiring is a significant milestone for our healthcare practice as we enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our clients,” said Ed Stout, global managing partner, healthcare. “His deep industry knowledge and commitment to advancing healthcare outcomes will be invaluable as we continue to drive positive impact at our clients.”
In August, Diversified expanded its education practice with the addition of Felicia McGinty as managing director. “Felicia’s proven leadership in higher education and dedication to fostering transformative change make her a tremendous asset to our team,” said Ms. Alexander. “Her strategic oversight of multi-million-dollar budgets and extensive leadership of large-scale teams exemplify her ability to inspire and empower others. We’re excited to embark on this journey together.”
With a career dedicated to fostering transformative leadership in higher education and beyond, Ms. McGinty brings strategic expertise and a passion for developing the next generation of leaders.” With a career dedicated to fostering transformative leadership in higher education and beyond, Ms. McGinty brings strategic expertise and a passion for developing the next generation of leaders.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
