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An IM Conversation with Reggie Shuford, Executive Director of the North Carolina Justice Center

Ernest Brooks and Tim McFeeley, Co-Leaders of the firm’s Social Justice + Advocacy Practice Area, sit down with Reggie Shuford, Executive Director of the North Carolina Justice Center, to discuss his 25+ year career advancing racial and 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 for economic and social justice.

An IM Conversation with Jorge Elorza, CEO of Democrats for Education Reform (DFER)

Jorge Elorza discusses his focus on education, equity, and access. He shares what motivated him to pursue a career in public service, and how his educational journey and family background inform his leadership style.

An IM Conversation with Dr. Jill Koyama, Vice Dean of the Division of Educational Leadership and Innovation at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University

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.

An IM Conversation with Sylvia Watts McKinney, President + CEO of Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center

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.

An IM Conversation with Dr. Lisa Kewley, Director of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian

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.

A Magical Thing | An IM Conversation with John Dozier + Tracie Jones

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.

Onward: 40 Years of Impact | An IM Conversation with John Isaacson, Vivian Brocard, and Ericka Miller

In honor of Isaacson, Miller’s 40^th 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.

Searchcast Mini | A quick conversation about the HBCU Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University

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

The System Operates in All of Our Names | An IM Conversation with Robin Steinberg, Founder & CEO, The Bail Project

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

A Path Forward | An IM Conversation with Lisa Tepper Bates, President & CEO of United Way of Connecticut

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.”