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Empowering missions through the power of people

“Empowering missions through the power of people” is more than just a slogan on our website. It is a promise we strive to deliver every day. When you partner with us, your search becomes our search. We fully invest in it and will not rest until you have the right person in place to help your organization flourish.

What drives you, drives us.

Peña Search focuses on the placement of leaders in mission-driven organizations. We are passionate about contributing to your work, and we want to help you thrive. We understand how important culture, inclusion, environment, and goals are to your success. So, we apply a hands-on approach to obtain in-depth knowledge of your organization and every candidate we consider for your position.

We understand you.

On top of having more than 60 years of collective recruiting experience, the Peña Search team has unique personal experience working in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. We understand the particular requirements of executive-level positions because we have held some of the very roles that we are now helping others fill. We utilize that knowledge to serve all organizations to promote their beliefs and values. We have been in your shoes many times, so we know the issues you face and the dreams you aspire to. We will take every step with you to get you where you want to be.

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The power of diversity. A culture of caring.

Putting the right people in leadership positions has been our goal since Peña Search was founded in 2009. For over a decade, we have worked across the country—from Tampa to San Francisco—to find candidates that have a passion for their work, along with a keen and direct understanding of the power of diversity.

Diversity is a key element to organizational success. It ensures that you effectively reflect the markets you serve, and diverse voices yield better outcomes, improving performance, productivity, and growth. We put this truth into action internally, and we endeavor to share the value of diversity with our clients. Diversity boosts employee health and well-being, while allowing employers to deliver higher quality service, and our team serves as a prime example of its many benefits.

We’d love to help your organization take its next steps—one person at time.

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We understand you.

On top of having more than 60 years of collective recruiting experience, the Peña Search team has unique personal experience working in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. We understand the particular requirements of executive-level positions because we have held some of the very roles that we are now helping others fill. We utilize that knowledge to serve all organizations to promote their beliefs and values. We have been in your shoes many times, so we know the issues you face and the dreams you aspire to. We will take every step with you to get you where you want to be.

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  • Executive Recruitment
  • Executive Search
  • Interim
  • Permanent Search
  • Retained Searches
  • Temporary Staffing
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  • Colleges/Universities
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  • Education
  • Executive Search
  • Faith Based
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  • Foundations
  • Health & Wellness
  • Healthcare Systems
  • Higher Education
  • Human and Family Services
  • Human Services
  • K-12
  • Legal
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Non-Profit
  • Non-Profits
  • Private Schools
  • Public & Social Sector
  • Social Service
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  • Business Leaders
  • C-Level
  • C-Level Leaders
  • C-Suite
  • CEO/President
  • CEO/President/Executive Director
  • CFO
  • Communications/PR
  • COO
  • Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Financial Officers
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  • GM/Operations
  • Head of Department
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  • Vice President

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News Briefings

Peña Search Tapped by The SAFE Alliance to Find New CEO

The SAFE Alliance (SAFE) recently retained Peña Search to lead in its search for a new CEO. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. At a pivotal moment in SAFE’s history, the board of directors seeks a dynamic, politically savvy leader who blends business acumen with a deep commitment to the organization’s mission and its organizational culture. With a

Peña Search Seeking CFO for Visit Dallas

Peña Search was recently retained by Visit Dallas to lead in its search for a new CFO. Travis Hillier and Cindy Maloney are leading the assignment. With Visit Dallas financially stable and well-positioned for success due to strong relationships with the city, the organization requires a dynamic CFO to bring its multi-year strategic plan to fruition and continue

The SAFE Alliance Taps Peña Search to Find Chief Development Officer

The SAFE Alliance (SAFE) recently retained Peña Search to lead in its search for a new chief development officer. Holly Sherman Peña and Carlos González Peña are leading the assignment. The chief development officer is a critical member of SAFE’s executive and senior leadership teams. In collaboration with the CEO and others, the CDO will help co-create,

Peña Search Recruits CEO for the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity

Peña Search has assisted in the recruitment of Ashley Brundage as the new CEO of the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity. Travis Hillier and Cindy Maloney led the assignment. “We are thrilled to welcome Ashley O. Brundage to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity as our new, and first woman CEO; she is a force for good with a proven

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Press Releases

With Travis Hillier and Cindy Maloney leading the search, the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas (HRI) has appointed Ms. Shalaina Abioye as Executive Director.

Ms. Abioye joins HRI with more than a decade of experience leading immigrant-and-refugee-serving agencies. Most recently serving as Executive Director for the Dallas office of the International Rescue Committee, where she launched her nonprofit career in 2007, Ms. Abioye has also held leadership positions at Catholic Charities Fort Worth and Educational First Steps. Ms. Abioye’s