leadership search for education and social impact

Spelman Johnson: an executive search firm since 1991, recognized for our work in identifying and recruiting outstanding leaders in education, advocacy associations, and social impact organizations.

Our success is strengthened by our deep and diverse relationships, as well as our continual investment in the research and development of a leadership pipeline.

We have conducted thousands of searches that have paired our clients with exceptional leaders, one position and one mission at a time. Since our founding in 1991, we have been nationally recognized for our commitment and thought leadership on issues of equity, diversity and inclusion in the executive search process.

Congratulations to our recent placements!

**Donell Young**
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
University of Houston

**Aarika Camp**
Vice President and Dean of Students
Goucher College

**Kyle Boone**
Director, Housing and Residence Life
Grand Valley State University

**Ophelie Rowe-Allen**
Dean of Students
University of New Haven

**Mujahid Hashim**
Director of Athletics
Susquehanna University

**Edwin Hamada**
Assistant Vice President for the Residential Experience
Colorado College

News and Resources

Tips for Running a Virtual Search

8/7/2020
Matthew Rousu, Ph.D. — Dean and Professor of Economics, Sigmund Weis School of Business, Susquehanna University

This past semester I had the privilege of leading the search to find Susquehanna University’s Athletic Director. When the process started, it seemed so normal. Spelman Johnson was working with us during our search, and we had our initial phone call with them in early January followed up by an in-person meeting in mid-January. The… Continue reading >

Now is the Time to Address Race in our Society

7/30/2020
Stan Johnson, President and Founder — Stan Johnson & Associates Stan Johnson also currently serves as the executive director of MOAA (Minorities Opportunity Athletic Association)

I am happy to see that many individuals, companies and institutions have, these past few weeks, discussed, distributed, posted, or made videos condemning what has been occurring throughout our society. Stopping to show your support for all individuals who are hurting, all who are angry and frustrated, all who are tired, not only about these… Continue reading >

COVID-19 Does Not Discriminate

7/29/2020
Robert N. Page Jr. — Founder, The Legacy Group Online

As college campuses across the nation continue to develop COVID-19 plans to address the pandemic, the impact that it will have on the work around diversity, equity and inclusion will have lasting outcomes. From barriers to access for underrepresented populations to an inability to persist toward completion due to financial constraints. When campuses try and… Continue reading >

introducing the SJ COVID Cohort

Spelman Johnson: an executive search firm since 1991, recognized for our work in identifying and recruiting outstanding leaders in education, advocacy associations, and social impact organizations.

Our success is strengthened by our deep and diverse relationships, as well as our continual investment in the research and development of a leadership pipeline.

Congratulations to our recent placements!

News and Resources