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!

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

**Sarah Cunningham**
Vice President for Student Development
Saint Louis University

**Damon Wade**
Vice President for Enrollment Management
New College of Florida

**Corey King**
Vice Chancellor for University Inclusivity and Student Affairs
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay

**Nahomi Carlisle**
Chief Equity and Compliance Officer
Bunker Hill Community College

**Brandon Frye**
Vice President for Student Affairs
Stephen F. Austin State University

**Keiselim Alfredo**
Director, Department of Safety and Security
Dartmouth College

**Nitra Avery**
Foundation Executive Director
California State University, Dominguez Hills

**Toyia Younger**
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
Iowa State University

**Joel Berrien**
Senior Director for Diversity and Inclusion
Buena Vista University

News and Resources

The Global State of Education

11/17/2020 | Ellen Heffernan

As we struggle with safely opening our schools and colleges across the United States this presents a moment for us to stop and consider what a true foundation our k-12 schools and two year and four year colleges and universities provide to us as a nation. Imperfect as our educational system may sometimes be, our… Continue reading >

Diversify Your Professional Portfolio

11/10/2020
Dr. Renae Myles Payne — Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration, University of Miami

“Diversity” is the word of the day. Everyone is focused on enhancing their diversity and inclusion plans and designating staff to oversee the development and execution of those plans. As I study the profession of athletic administration, one area of diversity that I want to encourage is the diversity of skills and experiences that one… Continue reading >

99 Questions You Should be Asking

11/3/2020 | Aaron Howell

“The world has changed.” No…the world is changing. Let’s not fool ourselves into thinking that we know the full impact of COVID on our lives, let alone our jobs in higher education. I, like most of you, have been asking myself and my colleagues tons of questions about the future of our institution. What will… 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