Our latest episode of Searchcast was brought to you by Isaacson, Miller’s Latine ERG, IMPacto, in recognition of Latine Heritage month last month. The discussion is hosted by Senior Associate Janette Martinez and Senior Research Specialist Julia Danalevich, both of whom are members of IMpacto, and includes their conversation with 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. The three discuss Jorge’s focus on education, equity, and access, what motivated him to pursue a career in public service, and the way his educational journey and family background have impacted his leadership style.

In this 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”, her approach to engaging meaningfully in the work of EDI, and her advice for those pursuing a career that addresses social disparities and is focused on creating equitable learning environments.

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 for young people facing systemic barriers.

In this episode of Searchast, IM Partner John Muckle sits down with Dr. Lisa Kewley, Director of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. The conversation discusses her journey to the field of astrophysics and to the CfA, the latest advancements in the field, and the critical importance of diversity in scientific and academic organizations.

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.

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.

IM Partner Bud Moseley sits down with Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins to discuss the HBCUELI program. Apply by May 15!

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 values in America, it is operating as a reflection of who we are, and how we treat our most disenfranchised or vulnerable populations. And when you sit there with that in mind and you see how the system operates in your name you will be horrified. ” – Robin Steinberg, Founder & CEO, The Bail Project

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.   “From the youngest child to the oldest American, we have to be able to show that this is a system that serves us all. That is imperative to the way forward for our country. I believe that organizations like United Way of Connecticut and the United Way Network can play an important role in leading the way and helping our neighbors, our supporters, and our clients.”

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 in the nation. Hopefully by any success that I have here at VCU Massey I’m hoping that translates into other opportunities for women and other underserved minorities to actually have senior leadership positions of importance.”