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We are pleased to share that the Hammer Museum has named Zoë Ryan as its next Director. She will succeed longtime director Ann Philbin, who is retiring in November after leading the museum for 25 years.   Ryan previously served as the Daniel W. Dietrich, II Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania. In that role, she was responsible for overseeing the ICA’s exhibition programs, art commissions and public engagement. Prior to the ICA, Ryan was the John H. Bryan Chair and Curator of Architecture and Design at the Art Institute of Chicago, where she managed a collection of more than 250,000 objects. Ryan has also curated large scale international exhibitions including the second Istanbul Design Biennial, The Future is Not What it Used to Be in 2014.   Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e8s9tMzU   Sarah James and Courtney Wilk-Mandel led this search with Rafael Escobedo.

We are pleased to share that Juan de Pablo, PhD, has started his new role at New York University as the Executive Dean of the Tandon School of Engineering and the University’s inaugural Executive Vice President for Global Science and Tech. De Pablo, a distinguished materials scientist, is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Sciences, and the Mexican Academy of Sciences, and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Physical Society, and the Royal Society of Chemistry. He previously served as the Executive Vice President for Science, Innovation, National Laboratories, and Global Initiatives at the University of Chicago; the Liew Family Professor in Molecular Engineering at Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering; and a Senior Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory. De Pablo brings a nationally recognized record of leading far-reaching, strategic science initiatives and experience in working across disciplines, schools, and national laboratories to advance science in cross-cutting and innovative ways. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gb7FiZrF John Muckle and Elizabeth Dorr Weithman led this search with Melissa DePretto Behan, Ed.D. and Ethan Thomas

A.T. Still University is seeking two leaders for its Central Coast Physician Assistant Program: a Director of Clinical Education and a Director of Didactic Education. These roles require individuals who are collaborative, innovative, and committed to enhancing diversity within the physician assistant workforce. The program aims to train students to serve medically underserved communities, emphasizing cultural humility and inclusivity, with a significant portion of its student body coming from historically underrepresented groups. Both Director positions involve strategic leadership responsibilities, including curriculum development, faculty management, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gZ9HH3Ne Jay Ryan Torio, MBA is leading both searches with Gigi M.

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington), a renowned collections-based research and educational institution, seeks an innovative, strategic, and collaborative leader for the position of Nadine and Robert A. Skotheim Director of Education and Public Engagement. Reporting to the President, the Director of Education and Public Engagement will be responsible for shaping an innovative and ambitious vision for The Huntington’s diverse learning experiences, consistent with the institution’s strategic plan and aspirations. Overseeing a budget of $2.4 million, a full-time staff of 22, and 1000 volunteers and docents, this is an extraordinary opportunity to expand programs, reach new audiences through in-person and digital engagement, and champion the continued relevance of The Huntington’s collections and research. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g-SWVag5 Claire Hennessey and Ryan Leichenauer are leading this search with Aku Ammah-Tagoe, PhD and Rachel Banderob.

Congratulations to Jim Hamilton on being named The Peddie School’s next Head of School. Katie R. and Berkley Braden led this search with Gigi M. and Maria Connor. 

Friends Of The Public Garden seeks a visionary, collegial, and compelling leader to serve as its next President in Boston, Massachusetts. Working at the intersection of greenspace conservation, advocacy, arts culture, and education, the Friends is a celebrated nonprofit organization that collaborates closely with the City of Boston to steward and preserve three of Boston’s most important greenspaces: the Boston Common, Public Garden, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The next President of the Friends will have the opportunity to usher the organization into its next era of impact, influence, and organizational maturity, providing strategic vision and inspirational leadership as the Friends continues to build momentum. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gzExQUVz Carrie Alexander and Karen McPhedran are leading this search with Stephen Kalogeras. 

Last week IM Partner and UMass Alumna Rebecca Kennedy participated in the University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Humanities and Fine Arts Career Services and Alumni Networking event. The focus of the gathering, called “From Here to Career,” was about careers with a humanities or fine arts degree and thinking about post-graduate life. HFA students spoke with and asked a number of alum about how their undergraduate degrees prepared them for their current careers. The event also featured a "Meet the Dean" gathering and chance for a number of alum to network and discuss their ongoing commitment to UMass and its students.

We are pleased to share that Janice Price has been named the new President & CEO of The Royal Ontario Museum Foundation (ROM Governors), the foundation responsible for philanthropic activities in support of the Museum’s mission. Price joins ROM Governors with over two decades of experience as a senior executive in leadership roles across the arts and cultural sector in Canada and the US. She most recently served as President and CEO of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Prior to that, she served as the Founding CEO of Toronto’s Luminato Festival, leading it to become one of the world’s largest and most respected annual multi-disciplinary arts festivals. “On behalf of ROM’s Board of Governors and the Foundation’s staff, I congratulate Janice on this well-deserved appointment,” said Jeff Willner, Chair of the ROM Board of Governors. “I know she will achieve great things as we work towards ROM’s mission to become an even more vibrant community hub and a global leader on the world stage.” Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gSSM6a66 Sarah James and Rebecca Swartz led this search with Hannah Moore, Becky Wei Piper, and Harley Bartles. 

We are pleased to announce that Jason Smith has been named associate vice president for strategic initiatives at Northwestern University. In this newly created position, Smith will lead front-line fundraising teams and cross-university fundraising strategies with a focus on driving philanthropic support for institution-wide priorities. Smith joins Northwestern from the University of Chicago, where he serves as associate vice president of alumni relations and development, overseeing regional advancement, individual giving, and principal gifts. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/g5hsyKha Rachel Ellenport led this search with Becky Wei Piper, Maureen Perry, and Megan Gorman.

The University of New Mexico (UNM), the state’s flagship R1 university, seeks a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as its next Dean of the Honors College.    This is a distinctive opportunity to lead an interdisciplinary unit known for its premier liberal arts education embedded within a leading research university. The Dean will join an institution committed to inclusive excellence, located in a state with a long and rich cultural heritage that prioritizes advancement, equity, and access. Building upon the College’s deep history, myriad strengths, and unique potential, the incoming Dean will have an opportunity to profoundly influence the future of honors education in New Mexico, across the Southwest, and beyond.   Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gDxr5T7S   Joe Kralick and Julie Filizetti are leading this search with Silvia Cheng and Katherine "Katie" Pusecker Kilcawley.