Rebecca Swartz

A native of Toronto, Canada, Rebecca Swartz joined Isaacson, Miller in 2004. With over two decades of experience, she has been recruiting executive leaders for a wide range of civic non-profits, including arts and culture, philanthropy, advocacy, public health and human service, PreK-12, higher education, as well as the public sector. Rebecca is passionate about serving organizations committed to fostering racial, economic, and social justice, particularly those advocating for historically marginalized groups.

Rebecca’s deep expertise in organizational development informs her approach to executive search. Her career spans local, national, and international nonprofits, providing her with a unique perspective from multiple roles as a partner, director, manager, fundraiser, vendor, consultant, community organizer, board member, and volunteer.

Rebecca’s prior experience includes serving as a research fellow and consultant at the Center for Gender in Organizations (CGO) and director of GesherCity Boston, a program funded by Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP). She also worked at The Share Group Inc., a professional services firm specializing in fundraising and consulting for socially responsible organizations. Additionally, Rebecca has been active in electoral politics and various grassroots and community organizing efforts.

Clients value Rebecca’s strategic mindset, collaborative approach, and unwavering dedication. She is widely respected for her creativity in building diverse candidate pools and identifying nontraditional candidates. Clients rely on her expertise to advise search committees and boards of directors, and she skillfully guides organizations through complex changes and disruptions during leadership transitions.

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