Isaacson, Miller

Firm Overview

Isaacson, Miller is a trusted partner to organizations that advance the public good. Our clients consist of institutions across education, healthcare and academic medicine, and the full range of nonprofit organizations. Through our executive search services, we bring extensive expertise to help our clients build extraordinary and inclusive leadership teams consisting of the finest talent in the field. Reflective of our enduring relationships, 80% of our searches are for clients who return to us after being pleased with past results. With over 40 years of experience, we are a 100% employee-owned firm and invite you to visit www.imsearch.com to learn more.

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Isaacson, Miller Leading President Search for Georgetown University

Boston-based Isaacson, Miller was recently retained by Georgetown University to lead in its search for a new president. John Isaacson, Anita Tien, Berkley Burke, and Jane McInerney are leading the assignment. The search committee is made up of directors of our board as well as members of the faculty and the Society of Jesus. As the search committee...

Isaacson, Miller Appoints Chief People Officer

Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has appointed Shari Chernack as its chief people officer. With over 20 years of experience in human resources, organizational effectiveness, and business transformation, she is responsible for aligning people and culture practices with the firm's business objectives, fostering a high-performance environment for team members. Ms. Chernack will steward talent lifecycle strategies and plans...

Dartmouth College Retains Isaacson, Miller to Find New Provost

Boston-based Isaacson, Miller was recently called by Dartmouth College to lead in its search for a new provost. John Muckle, Becky Piper, Stephen Kalogeras, and Ethan Thomas are leading the search for the firm. Dartmouth seeks a distinguished academic and strategic administrative leader to serve as Provost. Dartmouth's profile is unique in higher education in combining the...

Isaacson, Miller Seeking President for Marquette University

Boston-based Isaacson, Miller was recently retained by Marquette University to lead in its search for its 25th president. Vice president and director Julie Filizetti, partner Phillip Petree, and senior associate Rafael Escobedo, are leading the assignment. Past president Michael Lovell recently died after a three-year battle with cancer. The president serves as the CEO for Marquette and...

University of New Hampshire Using Isaacson, Miller to Find 21st President

Vijay Saraswat, Gale Merseth, Raul Bernal, and Debbie Scheibler of Boston-based Isaacson, Miller are currently seeking a new president for the University of New Hampshire (UNH). President James Dean announced that he would be stepping down on June 30, 2024, after serving six years in the school’s top role. The search firm seeks a passionate, articulate, and visionary...

The Whitney Museum of American Art Retains Isaacson, Miller to Find Chief Advancement Officer

Jack Gorman, Elizabeth Neustaedter, and Bryce Ervin of Boston-based Isaacson, Miller are currently seeking a chief advancement officer for the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. The museum is looking to identify and recruit a strategic, innovative, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented chief advancement officer. This will join the Whitney at a time of unique opportunity and...