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Featured Placement: Robin van Puyenbroeck, World Trade Centers Association

October 30, 2023

We spoke with Robin van Puyenbroeck about his time at the World Trade Centers Association, and his work on nonprofit boards.

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Featured Placement: Esther DeVito at Appalachian Mountain Club

April 20, 2023

We spoke with Esther DeVito about her first year as Regional Director of Development at the Appalachian Mountain Club, her passion for the mission of AMC, and what she hopes to accomplish.

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Featured Placement: Susan Bronson, Yiddish Book Center

February 22, 2023

We spoke with Susan Bronson about her 13 years as the Executive Director of the Yiddish Book Center, and what’s on the horizon for the Center.

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“I’m Here for You, and I Hope You’re Here for Me, too.”

Tracy Marshall | January 30, 2023

United South End Settlements CEO Jerrell Cox discusses building a community of support to strengthen family mobility in Boston.

 

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Clothing Insecurity: A Hidden Crisis For Children Nationwide

Suzanne Battit | December 15, 2022

Founder and CEO Lynn Margherio discusses how Cradles to Crayons came to be and how the organization has grown from a small warehouse in Quincy, MA to helping children nationwide.

 

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Why Addressing Climate Change is Our Easiest ‘Hard Problem’ to Solve

Jesse Bryan | November 28, 2022

We sat down with Climate Central CEO Dr. Ben Strauss to learn how the organization makes climate communications effective and ubiquitous.

 

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Featured Placement: Darci Schofield at The Trustees

November 23, 2022

We spoke with Darci Schofield about her first few months as Islands Portfolio Director at The Trustees, her passion for the mission of The Trustees, and what she hopes to accomplish.

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A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Supporting Students With Autism: An Interview With Lawrence Sauer

Tracy Marshall | October 21, 2022

League School Of Greater Boston CEO Lawrence Sauer discusses how perceptions of individuals with autism have evolved over time and the changes that still need to occur.

 

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Featured Placement: Lisa Tessler at Vassar College

September 26, 2022

We spoke with Lisa Tessler about her challenges and accomplishments as Associate Vice President of Alumnae/i Engagement and Executive Director of Alumnae/i Association at Vassar College (AAVC).

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Council of Chief State School Officers’ CEO on Increasing Equity for Schoolchildren Nationwide

Suzanne Weber | September 21, 2022

Carissa Moffat Miller discusses closing educational gaps and ensuring a high-quality education for all students.

 

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Featured Placement: Krista Coletti at the American Red Cross

August 19, 2022

We spoke with Krista Coletti about her career path at the American Red Cross since we placed her there over 7 years ago.

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Planned Parenthood Arizona’s Brittany Fonteno on the Supreme Court’s Historic Decision and Forging a Path Forward

Lynn Shevory | August 12, 2022

Brittany discusses strengthening the organization’s core services—healthcare, advocacy, and education—while navigating the overturning of Roe vs. Wade.

 

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How Interreligious Collaboration Can Bring Peace: An Interview with Dr. Azza Karam

Tracy Marshall | July 19, 2022

Dr. Azza Karam, the Secretary General of Religions for Peace, discusses faith as the greatest human connector and the power of embracing our differences.

 

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Affordable Housing Welcoming to LGBTQ Seniors: Addressing a Critical Need in Boston

Suzanne Battit | June 15, 2022

Aileen Montour, President of LGBTQ Senior Housing, discusses establishing credibility as a new nonprofit organization and finding joy and purpose as a leader.

 

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Featured Placement: Brandi Felser at Sarcoma Foundation of America

April 19, 2022

We caught up with Brandi Felser, whom we placed at the Sarcoma Foundation of America as Chief Executive Officer over 2 years ago.

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Featured Placement: Ann Scheflen at Farnsworth Art Museum

April 14, 2022

We caught up with Ann Scheflen, whom we placed at Farnsworth Art Museum as Chief Advancement Officer over 2 years ago.

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Samaritans’ Kathy Marchi on Expanding Access to Life-Saving Mental Health Services

Tracy Marshall | January 19, 2022

Samaritans’ CEO & President on the challenges and triumphs in her role.

 

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Featured Placement: John Urschel at Partners In Health

December 7, 2021

We caught up with John Urschel, whom we placed at Partners In Health as Director of Partnership Development, University of Global Health Equity over 5 years ago.

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Cape Cod Healthcare’s Mike Lauf on Innovating Care and Mission Delivery

Allen Peckham | December 6, 2021

Cape Cod Healthcare’s President and CEO discusses how the pandemic has permanently changed the organization and healthcare as a whole.

 

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The Key Ingredients to a Successful Public Campaign Launch

Kieran McTague | November 19, 2021

Our Senior Vice President Kieran McTague outlines the strategies our client Hebrew SeniorLife used to ensure the public launch of their campaign was successful.

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Featured Placement: Lisa Slater at Boston Children’s Hospital Trust

Katherine Simmons | November 18, 2021

We sat down with Lisa Slater, whom we placed at Boston Children’s Hospital Trust as Assistant Vice President 6 years ago, to discuss how her role and the institution have grown.

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Alison Scott-Williams on The Impact of an Arts Education in NYC Public Schools

Jesse Bryan | October 21, 2021

Studio in a School’s President on her vision for partnering with NYC’s public schools and her advice for fellow leaders.

 

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Talent Management Leaders on Today’s Trends

October 19, 2021

Talent management professionals share their thoughts.

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What a New School Year Means for Alumni Relations Trends

September 27, 2021

Alumni relations professionals from a range of institutions share their thoughts.

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