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About Us

Lindauer is proud to be one of the world’s leading executive search firms dedicated to the education, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. Since our founding almost 30 years ago, we have been guiding mission-driven organizations and people through transitional moments to achieve transformational results.

Founded in Boston and with team members across the United States, Lindauer has grown into a global firm serving clients across the country and on six continents. We continue to grow with purpose. With the recent addition of Pearl Street to the Lindauer family, we are bringing even greater support and flexibility to our client partnerships.

Ever responsive to organizational dynamics, industry trends, and market conditions, Lindauer offers clients and candidates an expert support system of consultants, researchers, strategists, storytellers, and project managers.

For six consecutive years, Lindauer has been recognized by Forbes on its annual list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms—including three years in the top 25 of the prestigious list. The firm has also received recognition as a top search firm from Business Insider, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy, and Hunt Scanlon.

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Solutions And Expertise

Fortunate to partner with the world’s leading institutions, and renowned for historic expertise in fundraising and advancement, the firm today offers a wide range of talent management, leadership, and search services.

Solutions
  • Career Services
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Search
  • Leadership Consulting
  • Recruitment Research
  • Succession Planning
Industries
  • Academic Med
  • Advocacy
  • Associations
  • Colleges/Universities
  • Consulting
  • Cultural Arts
  • Education
  • Faith Based
  • Foundations
  • Healthcare Services
  • K-12
  • Non-Profit
  • Social Service
Functions
  • Academic Affairs
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Advancement
  • Board/Governance
  • CEO/President/Executive Director
  • Communications/PR
  • Data/Analytics
  • Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Enrollment Management
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Fundraising
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Higher Education
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Research Administration
  • Student Affairs

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News Briefings

Lindauer Assists Pacifica Graduate Institute in Recruitment of a New CEO

Boston-based Lindauer has assisted in the recruitment of Leonie Mattison as president and CEO of Pacifica Graduate Institute, a graduate school in Santa Barbara, CA, specializing in depth psychology. She becomes the first black director of the school. Deb Taft and Tensie Taylor led the assignment. “After extensive consultation with a wide range of stakeholders and a unanimous board vote, we

Lindauer Seeks New Leader for California Rural Legal Alliance

Lindauer has partnered with California Rural Legal Assistance Inc. (CRLA) to find their next executive director. Senior consultant Diane Felicio, Ph.D. and consultant Elsa Gomes Bondlow are leading the assignment. California Rural Legal Assistance seeks applications and nominations for the position of executive director. This is a pivotal moment in the organization’s history as Jose Padilla, the organization’s longstanding leader is retiring after more

Lindauer Recruits CEO for the United States Marshals Museum

Lindauer recently assisted in the recruitment of Ben Johnson as the new president and CEO of the United States Marshals Museum in Fort Smith, AR. The assignment was spearheaded by Libby Roberts, senior vice president, and Megan Abbett, senior consultant. “In conducting a national search, we were looking for a new CEO with a proven

Lindauer Assists University of Washington in Recruitment of VP of Development

Boston-based Lindauer has assisted in the recruitment of Tamara Michel Josserand as vice president of development, university advancement for the University of Washington (UW). She succeeds Dan Peterson, who is retiring. Jill Lasman, senior executive vice president, and Tensie J. Taylor, consultant, led the assignment. “I’m so pleased to welcome Tamara to the University of Washington. She is

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