Higher Education
Executive Search
Higher education has always been a dynamic sector that both reflects and shapes significant social, cultural, and economic transformations. Today, these transformations are accelerating at an unprecedented pace.
By placing and developing the right leaders in the right positions at the right time, Lindauer helps higher education institutions face this rapidly changing environment, meeting today’s challenges and harnessing tomorrow’s opportunities.
”The Lindauer team did a tremendous job guiding our search advisory committee through the many facets of the search, from crafting the right interview questions to removing bias from every checkpoint in the process. Our consultants kept us on track and made sure we maintained momentum from start to finish.
Joan O’Neill, Yale University
How We Approach Executive Search
A new leader’s success has roots in an expertly guided search process. We synthesize many variables into a shared reality that surfaces core priorities, aligns team members and stakeholders, and positions you and your incoming hire to do great things.
Recent Searches and Placements
Since Lindauer’s founding in 1997, higher education has been one of our foundational practice areas.
For almost three decades, we have helped higher education institutions navigate leadership transitions and recruit outstanding leaders from a broad array of backgrounds and areas of expertise.
Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Dean of Theater
Krisha Marcano
Yale Alumni Association
Executive Director
Alison Cole
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
Vice President of Education
Stephen Martin
University of Southern California
Associate Senior Vice President of Alumni Relations
Erika Jordan
Duke University
Associate Vice President and Chief Engagement Officer
Laura Heilenday
Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
Assistant Vice President, Graduate Programs
Michael Bates
American University of Paris
Vice President of Development
Courtney Stombock
Brown University
Senior Associate Dean and Senior Director, Residential Life
Brenda Ice
Our Functional Expertise
In higher education today, the coordination and integration of functions is essential. The most impactful leaders see the forest and the trees. They forge relationships campus-wide and build strategies aligned with the highest institutional priorities.
To recruit leaders who will thrive at the intersection of specialized expertise and cross-campus collaboration, we tap into a range of skill sets and perspectives available on the Lindauer team.
Lindauer consultants have functional expertise that extends across many different areas, from executive leadership, student affairs, and enrollment management to advancement, fundraising, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Functional areas:
Executive Leadership
- President, Provost, Dean
- Cabinet: CAO, CEIO, CFO, CHRO, CMO, COO
- System Leadership, Foundation President
Functional Leadership
- Academic Affairs
- Academic Innovation
- Student Affairs
- Enrollment Management
- Finance and Administration
- Human Resources
- Public Safety
- Research Administration
Advancement
- Marketing, Communications, External Relations, Public Affairs
- Alumni Relations and Engagement
- Advancement Services, Prospect Research, Donor Relations, Stewardship, Events
- Major and Principal Giving, Planned Giving, Annual Giving, Campaigns
Higher Education Practice Team

Paula Fazli
Senior Vice President

Faith Montgomery
Senior Vice President

Jill Lasman
Senior Advisor

Libby Roberts
Senior Executive Vice President

Maureen Huminik
Vice President and Managing Director

Jackie Sullivan
Senior Vice President

Chandra Montgomery
Senior Consultant + Director, Equity and Inclusion Practice

Megan Abbett
Assistant Vice President

Terri Rutter
Assistant Vice President

Carmel Napolitano
Vice President

Raegan Harvey
Senior Consultant

Andrew Machado
Senior Consultant

Josh Maker
Senior Consultant

Khushboo Rami-Patel
Senior Consultant

Lauren Haines
Senior Consultant + Senior Director, Business Development

Alexandra Barber
Senior Consultant

Cori Anderson
Consultant

Elsa Gomes Bondlow
Consultant

Alexus Forte
Consultant
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