McCormack + Kristel

About Us

Established in 1993, McCormack + Kristel is a national retained executive search firm with expertise in discovering transformational leadership talent for mission-driven organizations. We know that visionary leaders fuel innovation, nurture creativity, and inspire action, and we are passionate about connecting our nonprofit and philanthropic clients with top-tier executives who ignite impact.

Because we believe in the power of purpose to create a more just and equitable world, our practice is focused exclusively on the social impact sector. Our team of talent acquisition experts, board leaders, and former nonprofit executives has a nuanced understanding of the leadership challenges and opportunities unique to these organizations, and we know how to find leaders who can navigate complex landscapes and advance missions. We excel at discovering leaders who share our client’s values and have the proven skills to drive meaningful change.

Since the earliest days of our practice, long before diversity, equity, and inclusion were buzzwords, we have held an enduring commitment to sourcing candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; presenting inclusive candidate panels; and conducting equitable evaluation and selection processes. Today, we are proud to be one of the nation’s leading diversity-focused search firms supporting client organizations to build more dynamic, innovative, and engaged leadership teams.

Integrity is core to our firm’s values and exemplified in each relationship and every aspect of our process. Our client and candidate engagements are characterized by transparency and respect, and trust is earned and kept by maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, providing candid feedback, and sharing informed insights.

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McCormack + Kristel understands that visionary leadership ignites transformation, nurtures growth, and empowers communities. We know that diversity is a cornerstone of thriving and effective organizations fueling innovation, inspiring teams, and fostering equity.

We partner with mission-driven organizations to discover leaders who share our client’s vision and embody their ethos. We identify and recruit top-tier executive talent with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives crucial to driving success and meaningful change.

Established in 1993, McCormack + Kristel is a national retained search firm with expertise in discovering transformative leaders for mission-driven nonprofit and philanthropic clients. For more than three decades, diversity, equity, and inclusion have been at the core of the firm’s values and practices. Today, we are proud to be one of the nation’s leading diversity-focused search firms supporting our clients to identify executive and senior leaders who drive impact and create meaningful change.

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Solutions And Expertise

Solutions
  • Board Services
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Search
  • Interim
  • Onboarding
Industries
  • Foundations
  • Non-Profit
Functions
  • Board/Governance
  • CEO/President
  • Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • GM/Operations
  • Medical/Clinical

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News Briefings

McCormack+Kristel Seeking CEO for the Independent Film & Television Alliance

Executive search firm McCormack+Kristel has been retained by the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. At a pivotal moment for the industry, the new CEO will shape policy, elevate the voice of independents worldwide, and drive the success of the American Film Market, one of the industry’s

McCormack+Kristel Recruits CEO for Equality Illinois

Executive search firm McCormack+Kristel has placed Channyn Lynne Parker as the new CEO of Equality Illinois. Her selection follows a thorough and competitive process led by McCormack + Kristel. All candidates were evaluated equitably through the same fair and transparent process, and Ms. Parker emerged as the clear choice based on her experience, leadership, deep ties to

McCormack+Kristel Retained by Equality Illinois to Lead CEO Search

Executive search firm McCormack+Kristel has been selected by Equality Illinois to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the Equality Illinois, Equality Illinois Institute, and the Equality Illinois PAC boards of directors, the CEO will develop, refine, and execute the organization’s long-term strategic vision, goals, and direction, ensuring alignment with Equality Illinois’ mission and

McCormack+Kristel Tapped by Central New York ON RAMP for CEO Search

Executive search firm McCormack+Kristel has been retained by Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships (Central New York ON RAMP) to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the ON RAMP CEO will build the Central New York ON RAMP organization. They will develop and implement all

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Press Releases

Announcing TransForm’s New Leader

This is a joint announcement from the Co-Chairs of TransForm’s Board of Directors, Alice Chen and Paolo Cosulich-Schwartz. (Oct. 21, 2020) We are so excited to announce that after a thorough and competitive search, TransForm will welcome Darnell Grisby as our new Executive Director beginning October 26. Darnell spent the last nine years as Director

Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research Welcomes New Medical Advisor, Stephanie Graff, MD

(Oct. 16, 2020) Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research is thrilled to announce the appointment of a new Medical Advisor joining the Foundation’s team this October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Joining is Stephanie Graff, MD, an accomplished physician who is board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Graff has a

Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research Welcomes New Medical Advisor, Lina Romero, MD

(Oct. 16, 2020) Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research is pleased to announce the appointment of a new medical advisor joining the Foundation’s team this October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Lina Romero, MD, is a dedicated and collaborative oncoplastic breast surgeon and leader with extensive experience as a clinician, researcher, and medical educator.

Linda McFarlane Appointed as the Next Executive Director of Just Detention International

(Sept. 15, 2020) Linda McFarlane, a veteran advocate and JDI’s longtime Deputy Executive Director, will take over next month as the organization’s new Executive Director. McFarlane brings to the role her extensive experience leading JDI’s pathbreaking initiatives to prevent and respond to sexual abuse inside detention facilities, and her expertise from more than three decades

SAAF’s Next CEO: Dr. Ravi Grivois-Shah Named Next Chief Executive Officer of SAAF

(June 25, 2020) The SAAF Board of Directors is pleased to share with you that Dr. Ravi Grivois-Shah has been selected and hired to be the next Chief Executive Officer for SAAF. Our search firm reached out to hundreds of candidates nationwide, and received fifty-four applications; six candidates proceeded to interviews. Ravi distinguished himself from