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Seamless Transitions: Mastering the Art of Principal Transitions Without the Chaos

September 09, 2025

Webinar

Seamless Transitions: Mastering the Art of Principal Transitions Without the Chaos

This session will provide actionable strategies, real-world examples, and essential tools to ensure a smooth principal transition.

Matt Taylor Named Executive Director of California Montessori Project

September 08, 2025

Placements

Matt Taylor Named Executive Director of California Montessori Project

Matt Taylor joins California Montessori Project as Executive Director, driving academic growth, staff success, and strategic leadership with Edgility’s support.

September 08, 2025

Building Relationships That Drive Great Hires: Team Spotlight on Serena Moy

Serena Moy celebrates 9 years with Edgility by sharing her thoughts on executive search through trust, equity, and a commitment to mission-driven leadership.

Why This Season Must Be Different: A New Approach to Succession Planning

August 20, 2025

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Why This Season Must Be Different: A New Approach to Succession Planning

Schools can’t afford leadership gaps; be prepared for change by learning how to create a strong succession plan.

Scaling PBLWorks’ Vision: Julia Chih Steps into the COO Role

August 20, 2025

Case Studies

Scaling PBLWorks’ Vision: Julia Chih Steps into the COO Role

Edgility partnered with PBL Works to find a highly qualified candidate for Chief Operating Officer. We're excited to share their story.

The Perils of Perpetual Urgency: Nurturing Balance in the Workplace

August 20, 2025

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The Perils of Perpetual Urgency: Nurturing Balance in the Workplace

In recent years, “urgency” has begun to feel like a constant companion. While a sense of urgency can drive productivity and innovation, we can all agree that an environment where everything is deemed urgent can have detrimental effects.

August 11, 2025

How Kentanji Brown Jackson’s Hearings Reinforced the Need for Racial Equity in the Workplace

How Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Hearings Reinforced the Need for Racial Equity in the Workplace - Edgility Consulting

August 11, 2025

Celebrating Black History Month: 5 Black Leaders to Follow

Today, we're sharing 5 Black leaders we admire.

Care About Fairness? Stop Negotiating Salaries.

August 11, 2025

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Care About Fairness? Stop Negotiating Salaries.

It’s time to bring sunlight and fairness to the process, and push for systemic change. These mandates in states across the country are a good first step, but we must take it further.

Event Spotlight: Insights from Bay Area Leaders on Family Involvement and Student Success

August 11, 2025

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Event Spotlight: Insights from Bay Area Leaders on Family Involvement and Student Success

Explore key insights on education from our Oakland panel. We’re talking multilingual support, mental health programs, student attendance, and more!

Evaluating Ourselves: Ensuring Impact & Equity in CEO ED Evaluations

July 30, 2025

Webinar

Evaluating Ourselves: Ensuring Impact & Equity in CEO ED Evaluations

Learn why CEO/ED Evaluations are critical to an organization’s long-term success and how to leverage the evaluation process.

How a Structured Performance Management System Drives Organizational Success

April 03, 2025

Organization Development

How a Structured Performance Management System Drives Organizational Success

Value Schools Undertakes CEO Performance Evaluation Process to Support High-Performing Leader

February 06, 2025

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Value Schools Undertakes CEO Performance Evaluation Process to Support High-Performing Leader

The Board at Value Schools used a CEO performance evaluation to support their CEO maintaining goal momentum with an objective and structured approach.

Executive Onboarding: Best Practices for Success

November 27, 2024

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Executive Onboarding: Best Practices for Success

Executive onboarding is critical for aligning new leaders with organizational goals. Read on to learn about best practices and key steps for successful onboarding.

How Organizations Can Create More Inclusive Hiring Practices and Accessible Candidate Experiences

September 25, 2024

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How Organizations Can Create More Inclusive Hiring Practices and Accessible Candidate Experiences

We believe inclusive hiring practices succeed when strong internal accessibility policies offer clear guidance; here's our guide to help you get started.

Edgility Launches CEO/Executive Director Evaluation Service

March 27, 2024

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Edgility Launches CEO/Executive Director Evaluation Service

Learn how to conduct a well-rounded and equitable review for your organization's CEO or Executive Director.

How to Optimize Your Job Descriptions: Edgility’s Guide to Attracting Top Talent

February 29, 2024

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How to Optimize Your Job Descriptions: Edgility’s Guide to Attracting Top Talent

Edgility Principal Dyan Sellers shares her tips for the most undervalued part of the hiring process - the job description.

Learning and Sourcing with LinkedIn Recruiter

February 22, 2024

Webinar

Learning and Sourcing with LinkedIn Recruiter

You can watch our webinar to learn about effectively sourcing topics and strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter.

Edgility Expands Executive Search Services into Healthcare Sector

February 13, 2024

Updates

Edgility Expands Executive Search Services into Healthcare Sector

We're excited to announce an expansion of our services for the healthcare sector!

The Importance of Succession Planning for Mission Driven Organizations

January 31, 2024

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The Importance of Succession Planning for Mission Driven Organizations

Succession planning is a must for all leaders. In this blog, we share how mission-driven organizations can effectively plan for a change in leadership.

Building Diverse Leadership Teams that Reflect Your Organization

January 21, 2024

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Building Diverse Leadership Teams that Reflect Your Organization

Building a diverse leadership team takes time, intention, and a clear understanding of your goals - here's our advice on how to get started.

SEO Scholars, SF: A Story of Growth, Leadership, and Impact

December 20, 2023

Placements

SEO Scholars, SF: A Story of Growth, Leadership, and Impact

Principal Serena Moy caught up with former placement, and SEO Scholars, SF, Executive Director Omar Wandera. Learn what Omar and SEO, SF have been up to.

Empowering Change: Dr. Curtis Palmore’s Appointment as Executive Director at New Visions Charter High Schools

November 21, 2023

Placements

Empowering Change: Dr. Curtis Palmore’s Appointment as Executive Director at New Visions Charter High Schools

Edgility Principal Hadley Kornacki and Sr. Recruitment Consultant Mara Cooper celebrate the placement of visionary leader Dr. Curtis Palmore.

Navigating Career Change: A Guide to Reinventing Your Professional Path

November 21, 2023

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Navigating Career Change: A Guide to Reinventing Your Professional Path

Learn what advice our experts have for job seekers. Their suggestions span the art of skill development, strategic networking, and more.

How to Use A Scorecard to Follow an Objective Search Process

November 21, 2023

Tools

How to Use A Scorecard to Follow an Objective Search Process

Led by Edgility Associate Partner Jonathan Howard and Edgility Principal Hadley Kornacki our first webinar of the year tackled how to build an equitable search process for nonprofit

Rethinking Cover Letters: Potential Biases and Alternatives

October 26, 2023

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Rethinking Cover Letters: Potential Biases and Alternatives

Client Services Special Project Manager Miranda Cortez talks cover letters and how to engage with equity regardless of whether or not a candidate submits one.

The Art of Fair Hiring: Mitigate Bias with Smart Strategies

October 25, 2023

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The Art of Fair Hiring: Mitigate Bias with Smart Strategies

Learn what strategies you can employ in your hiring process to recognize and disrupt bias.

September 28, 2023

Webinar

Disrupting Bias: Equity in Hiring

In this webinar, you'll access tools for mitigating bias in hiring, learn how bias can affect the hiring process, and how to identify bias in yourself and others.

CEO Succession Spotlight: The Hiring Process of Mastery Schools’ CEO, Dr. Joel D. Boyd

September 21, 2023

Placements

CEO Succession Spotlight: The Hiring Process of Mastery Schools’ CEO, Dr. Joel D. Boyd

We're shining a spotlight on our partnership with Mastery Schools, and their visionary new CEO, Dr. Joel D. Boyd.

This One’s for the Board Members – What You Can Do to Prepare for Your Next Search Committee

August 22, 2023

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This One’s for the Board Members – What You Can Do to Prepare for Your Next Search Committee

Principal Serena Moy shares her advice on how to prepare for the responsibilities and time commitment that comes with participating on a board search committee.

The Value of Community Engagement in the Leadership Search Process

June 14, 2023

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The Value of Community Engagement in the Leadership Search Process

Edgility Principal Hadley Kornacki explains why organizations that are looking for their next leader need to start with community buy-in.

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Members of Our AAPI ERG Honor Their Heroes

May 25, 2023

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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Members of Our AAPI ERG Honor Their Heroes

To celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, our AAPI ERG honors the heroes in their lives by sharing their stories.

Sandy Hook Promise Partners with Edgility to Source Two Strong Leaders

May 25, 2023

Placements

Sandy Hook Promise Partners with Edgility to Source Two Strong Leaders

Edgility Principal Hadley Kornacki and Recruitment Consultant Mara Cooper are proud to share the process of finding two exceptional leaders to join the Sandy Hook Promise team.

Time Kills Deals: Reasons Why Running a Timely Search Matters

April 25, 2023

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Time Kills Deals: Reasons Why Running a Timely Search Matters

Principal Serena Moy encourages organizations to stay on top of their hiring process by making sure to maintain a timely search.

Remote Work Attracts More Diverse Candidates, So Can That Role be Remote?

April 19, 2023

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Remote Work Attracts More Diverse Candidates, So Can That Role be Remote?

As remote and hybrid work options become more popular amongst job seekers and employees alike organizations need to make sure they're taking the time to create equitable policies.

Oakland Zoo Partners with Edgility Consulting to Find Inaugural VP Role

March 21, 2023

Case Studies

Oakland Zoo Partners with Edgility Consulting to Find Inaugural VP Role

The Oakland Zoo, a Bay-area institution recently partnered with Edgility Consulting's Corina Ramos and Serena Moy to find their inaugural VP of Learning and Engagement.

Celebrating 1 Year: Project Invent x Jax Chaudhry

March 21, 2023

Placements

Celebrating 1 Year: Project Invent x Jax Chaudhry

A year ago we placed Jax Chaudhry with Project Invent as their new Executive Director, today we're reflecting on that placement and the power of a network.

Designing an Objective Search Process for Nonprofits

March 09, 2023

Webinar

Designing an Objective Search Process for Nonprofits

During this webinar, Jonathan Howard and Hadley Kornacki discussed the value and components of an objective search.

A New Face to TNTP, A Steady Hand in Creating Opportunities for Youth

February 24, 2023

Placements

A New Face to TNTP, A Steady Hand in Creating Opportunities for Youth

Edgility places Julie Shapiro as the new Senior Vice President of Strategy, Policy, and External Affairs at TNTP.

For Talent Professionals: A Look into LinkedIn Recruiter

February 22, 2023

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For Talent Professionals: A Look into LinkedIn Recruiter

As Senior Search Consultant, Soucing Operations Zachary Harr, knows LinkedIn Recruiter well. In this guide, he shares his tips and best practices.

January 25, 2023

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The Best Candidate isn’t a Unicorn

Principal Serena Moy tackles one of the most common challenges we see organizations inflicting upon themselves during the hiring process.

January 25, 2023

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Founder Chats: Our 2022 Reading List

Edgility Co-Founder and Partner Christina Greenberg shares her favorite books for business leaders.

January 25, 2023

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Tips for Creating a Diverse Team

Edgility Principal Dyan Sellers explores ways to diversify your team by looking for talent that brings new strengths to your organization.

December 14, 2022

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The Gift of Mutual Feedback

Edgility Recruitment Consultant BriAnn Gibson shares her thoughts on why giving candidates constructive feedback is valuable to both parties.

School Leadership Matters, Don’t Rush Your Hiring Process

December 14, 2022

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School Leadership Matters, Don’t Rush Your Hiring Process

Edgility Principal Dyan Sellers shares why schools need to prioritize hiring leadership positions.

Walking with Candidates: Stewarding a Better Hiring Experience

November 22, 2022

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Walking with Candidates: Stewarding a Better Hiring Experience

Edgility Senior Recruitment Consultant Brett Kunsch provides 5 steps to improve the hiring experience.

Take Action: Steps to Combat Bias in the Hiring Process

October 19, 2022

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Take Action: Steps to Combat Bias in the Hiring Process

Eliminating bias in all of its forms is a daunting task, but it is an incredibly rewarding, and important goal - read on to find out how you can take action against bias in hiring.

Passionate About Education, Samantha Williams Becomes Executive Director at Birmingham Promise

September 21, 2022

Placements

Passionate About Education, Samantha Williams Becomes Executive Director at Birmingham Promise

Earlier this year, Edgility helped Birmingham Promise's team search for a new Executive Director to lead this life-changing organization with passion, empathy, experience, and a d

Identities and Mutual Trust in a Work Environment

June 17, 2022

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Identities and Mutual Trust in a Work Environment

Edgility partner, Christina Greenberg muses on her identity as a Jewish woman and how it influences her allyship and approach to hiring and leading her team.

Envision Education Welcomes Equity Focused Leader as CEO

May 18, 2022

Placements

Envision Education Welcomes Equity Focused Leader as CEO

Edgility places Jillian Juman as CEO-elect for Envision Education where she will continue to build upon Envision's strong pro-Black, anti-racist framework by empowering young minds

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