Ernest Brooks and Tim McFeeley , leaders of the firm’s Social Justice + Advocacy practice, sit down with Reggie Shuford, Executive Director of the North Carolina Justice Center, to discuss his 25+ year career advancing social justice, the key lessons he learned during his time at the ACLU of Pennsylvania, and how it felt to return as a leader of one of his home state’s preeminent voices....
Feb 15, 2024•34 min•Ep. 19
Jorge Elorza, CEO of Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) and its affiliate non-partisan think tank, Education Reform Now, and the former Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, discuss Jorge’s focus on education and access, his motivation to pursue a career in public service, and how his educational journey and family background impacted his leadership style. Presented by Isaacson, Miller’s Latine ERG, IMPacto, in recognition of Latine Heritage month. Hosted by Janette Martinez , Senior Associate a...
Nov 14, 2023•31 min•Ep. 18
In our latest episode of Searchcast, IM Managing Associate Jaime Morgen is joined by Dr. Jill Koyama , Vice Dean of the Division of Educational Leadership and Innovation at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College (MLFTC) at Arizona State University, to discuss her journey to MLFTC and the College’s focus on “principled innovation.”
Aug 02, 2023•35 min•Ep. 17
In our most recent episode of Searchcast, IM Managing Associate Kennedy Kearney and Senior Associate Berlinda Mojica sit down with Sylvia Watts McKinney, President + CEO of Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center. They discuss Sylvia’s career as a nonprofit executive director leading local chapters of national organizations, her journey to Thompson Island and return to Boston, and her advice for those hoping to follow in her footsteps and pursue work that expands opportunities and access ...
Jun 07, 2023•30 min•Ep. 16
In our latest episode of Searchast, Dr. Lisa Kewley, Director of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA), discusses her journey to the field of astrophysics and to the CfA, and the latest advancements in the field. Hosted by John Muckle , Isaacson, Miller partner and leader of the Science, Technology, and Society practice.
Feb 07, 2023•28 min•Ep. 15
IM partner Keight Tucker Kennedy sits down with John Dozier, Institute Community and Equity Officer at MIT, and Tracie Jones, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at MIT, to discuss their individual journeys to working in the DEI space, their aspirations for their roles at MIT, and words of advice they have for others seeking transformational change in DEI.
Aug 01, 2022•25 min•Ep. 14
In honor of Isaacson, Miller’s 40th anniversary, Chair John Isaacson, former President Vivian Brocard, and current President + CEO Ericka Miller sat down with Rhett Sosebee, Recruiting Manager, to reflect on IM from 1982-2022 and look toward the future of the firm. This special edition of Searchcast features highlights from this conversation, including personal anecdotes from each leader as well as their aspirations for the firm.
Jun 23, 2022•18 min•Ep. 13
IM Partner Bud Moseley sits down with Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins to discuss the HBCUELI program. Apply by May 15!
May 12, 2021•11 min•Ep. 12
In this episode of Searchcast, Scott Fortier, former Chief People Officer, and Talik Watson, former Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager, sit down with Robin Steinberg, Founder & CEO of The Bail Project, to discuss the history and founding mission of The Bail Project, how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the criminal legal system, and how listeners can take action and assist the organization in the crucial work it does. “The criminal legal system is operating as a reflection of our val...
Apr 09, 2021•43 min•Ep. 11
In our first episode of 2021, Phillip Petree, IM’s Human Services Practice area lead, sits down with Lisa Tepper Bates, President & CEO of United Way of Connecticut, to discuss the organization’s nationally recognized 2-1-1 service, the role United Way of Connecticut has played in the state’s vaccine roll out, Lisa’s call for more partnership and collaboration amongst nonprofits, and her vision for the organization as it continues to respond to the evolving needs of Connecticut residents. “F...
Mar 18, 2021•31 min•Ep. 10
Denise Gaffney and Jamie Sands, two leading Partners in our Healthcare and Academic Medicine Practice, sit down with Dr. Rob Winn, Massey Cancer Center Director at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, to discuss what drew him to the role and his ties to the Richmond area, his advice for other leaders and organizations who are working to increase workforce diversity, and his aspirations for the Massey Cancer Center. “I hate that I am the only African American Cancer Center Director i...
Dec 17, 2020•31 min•Ep. 9
Phillip Petree, IM’s Human Services Practice area lead, is joined by Kevin Fee, Founder and CEO of Angler West Consultants, to discuss the major changes that have occurred in the human services sector over the past decade, the biggest challenges facing human service organizations in coming years, and the increase of mergers and acquisitions occurring within the sector and their implications for these organizations.
Nov 18, 2020•18 min•Ep. 8
Two of IM’s Academic Medicine and Healthcare Practice Area associates, Julia Omotade, PhD, and Nicholas Strand, PhD, sit down with Dr. Lou Muglia, president of the Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF), to discuss the importance of representation and the inclusion of diverse voices within the scientific community, where biomedical research has been and where it’s going, and the role of society and outside pressures on scientific advancements.
Nov 03, 2020•40 min•Ep. 7
Dr. Ginia Loo, PhD, Director of Analytics and Planning at Punahou School, connects with Berkley Burke, IM Associate, to discuss her transition from the world of public health to a school setting, how analytics can further goals of access and opportunity, and her journey back to a school that was transformative in her own life.
Oct 14, 2020•29 min•Ep. 6
Isaacson, Miller Partner Jackie Mildner sits down with Marcus Allen, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Independence Region, to discuss his personal connection to the BBBS mission, how Bigs and Littles have adapted to connecting virtually, and his dedication to increasing diversity among leadership and staff.
Jul 07, 2020•44 min•Ep. 4
DC Partner Jackie Mildner and Ryan Leichenauer, Managing Associate, connect with Juliette Bianco, incoming Director of the Weatherspoon Art Museum at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The three of them discuss the Weatherspoon and its mission of connecting multiple communities, what defines a purpose-driven museum, and how museums can effectively embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion today.
Jun 17, 2020•39 min•Ep. 3
Dawn Rhodes is the Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Business Officer at the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB). UMB is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university, dedicated to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and public service. In this episode, Dawn sits down with Dan Rodas, a partner and leader of the firm’s finance and administration practice, and Liz Vago, a managing associate at the firm, to discuss her pathway to becoming a univ...
May 27, 2020•30 min•Ep. 2
