Civic institutions sustain a vital democracy. Their success is our mission. WHAT WE DO We recruit transformational leaders with a proven record of excellence, integrity, and impact. Building on more than four decades of experience, we partner with organizations that advance the public good.Our consultants bring extensive expertise to help our clients build extraordinary leadership teams consisting of the finest talent in the field. Experience + Dedication Impact at a Glance 40+ Years of Experience + Results We understand the characteristics that define visionary, inclusive, and effective leaders capable of guiding our clients to a successful future. 80% Return Rate Reflective of our enduring relationships, 80% of our searches are for clients who return to us after being pleased with past results. 72% Women, POC Placements In 2023, 72% of our placements identified as women or people of color. 250+ Staff Our team of 250+ professionals serve mission driven organizations nationally and internationally. How to think differently Insights + Newsroom View All Insights How Colleges Can Perfect On-Site Interviews Key strategies for leaving a positive and lasting impression on job candidates when conducting on-site interviews. Insights Meeting the Moment During the Science and Tech Revolution Explaining the increased demand for inaugural roles in STEM and how to hire a well-rounded leader. Searchcast A Conversation with Reggie Shuford - Executive Director, NC Justice Center An exploration of a 25+ year career advancing racial and social justice. Outstanding Leaders Our Latest Results View All New York University President Linda G. Mills, JD, LCSW, PhD Read More University of Michigan Medical School Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education Louito Edje, MD, MHPE, FAAFP Read More Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation Director Mariet Westermann Read More Howard University President Ben Vinson III, PhD Read More University of Michigan - Ann Arbor President Santa J. Ono, PhD Read More The Loomis Chaffee School Head of School Jody Reilly Soja Read More Massachusetts Port Authority Chief Executive Officer Richard Davey Read More American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania Executive Director Michael Lee Read More University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine, Dean Alexander Norbash, MD Read More University of Massachusetts Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes, PhD Read More Previous Next Lead the future Our Open Searches View All Associate Dean for Research and Scientific Advancement Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences University of North Carolina at Greensboro, School of Nursing See Details Deputy Director Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector Roxbury Tenants of Harvard Association, Inc. See Details Founding Dean of the School of Government and Policy Higher Education Johns Hopkins University See Details Excellence, Integrity + Impact Clients We Serve Isaacson, Miller builds on four decades of experience, relationships, and strategic insights to lead recruiting efforts across multiple mission-driven sectors. Advancement + Fundraising Our advancement practice supports the full range of organizations across the civic sector. Arts + Culture Isaacson, Miller partners with arts and culture organizations whose missions celebrate creativity, innovation, education, public service, and audience engagement. Conservation + Environment We have a deep, longstanding record serving international, national, regional, and urban conservation and environmental organizations as well as funders supporting these groups. Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences Our record recruiting senior administrative leaders for multi-faceted roles in healthcare, academic medicine, and health sciences, is based on continuous appraisal of an increasingly complex sector. Higher Education With more than half our work devoted to university and college leadership, we believe we have the nation’s largest and most diverse practice in higher education, spanning academic administration and functional leadership. Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector From our earliest days Isaacson, Miller has supported and empowered the country’s leading human and social services organizations, as well as nonprofits and civic institutions committed to revitalizing and strengthening the fabric of communities. International Isaacson, Miller relies on a global network stretching throughout North and Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia to serve our domestic and international clients. Philanthropy We have served hundreds of foundations across the country in searches for CEOs, senior program and administrative leaders, and trustees. PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Isaacson, Miller’s PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement practice is well known for the breadth of our expertise and impact. Science, Technology, and Society We have recruited leaders for the most respected and impactful scientific organizations in the nation. Social Justice + Advocacy Empowering social justice + advocacy organizations is a fundamental focus of the firm’s work.
Insights How Colleges Can Perfect On-Site Interviews Key strategies for leaving a positive and lasting impression on job candidates when conducting on-site interviews.
Insights Meeting the Moment During the Science and Tech Revolution Explaining the increased demand for inaugural roles in STEM and how to hire a well-rounded leader.
Searchcast A Conversation with Reggie Shuford - Executive Director, NC Justice Center An exploration of a 25+ year career advancing racial and social justice.
University of Michigan Medical School Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education Louito Edje, MD, MHPE, FAAFP Read More
Associate Dean for Research and Scientific Advancement Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences University of North Carolina at Greensboro, School of Nursing See Details
Deputy Director Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector Roxbury Tenants of Harvard Association, Inc. See Details
Founding Dean of the School of Government and Policy Higher Education Johns Hopkins University See Details
Advancement + Fundraising Our advancement practice supports the full range of organizations across the civic sector.
Arts + Culture Isaacson, Miller partners with arts and culture organizations whose missions celebrate creativity, innovation, education, public service, and audience engagement.
Conservation + Environment We have a deep, longstanding record serving international, national, regional, and urban conservation and environmental organizations as well as funders supporting these groups.
Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences Our record recruiting senior administrative leaders for multi-faceted roles in healthcare, academic medicine, and health sciences, is based on continuous appraisal of an increasingly complex sector.
Higher Education With more than half our work devoted to university and college leadership, we believe we have the nation’s largest and most diverse practice in higher education, spanning academic administration and functional leadership.
Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector From our earliest days Isaacson, Miller has supported and empowered the country’s leading human and social services organizations, as well as nonprofits and civic institutions committed to revitalizing and strengthening the fabric of communities.
International Isaacson, Miller relies on a global network stretching throughout North and Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia to serve our domestic and international clients.
Philanthropy We have served hundreds of foundations across the country in searches for CEOs, senior program and administrative leaders, and trustees.
PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Isaacson, Miller’s PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement practice is well known for the breadth of our expertise and impact.
Science, Technology, and Society We have recruited leaders for the most respected and impactful scientific organizations in the nation.
Social Justice + Advocacy Empowering social justice + advocacy organizations is a fundamental focus of the firm’s work.
