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What Makes an Effective Charitable Board in 2024 and Beyond?
Lisa Vuona has decades of experience in executive search and human resource management, primarily in the non-profit, healthcare and education sectors. She is distinguished by her track record and network, and by her approach, which combines the strategic power of data with a finely tuned ability to understand the client’s organization and identify high-caliber leaders who fit the culture.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 25 years’ experience in executive search and HR management
- Deep expertise in non-profit, healthcare and education sectors
- Strong track record of recruiting C-level executives, vice presidents, executive directors and advancement professionals for non-profit organizations, hospitals, medical centers, medical schools and secondary schools
- Broad HR expertise spanning all aspects such as recruitment and retention, team building, coaching, assessment, on-boarding, talent development, diversity & inclusion
Business Expertise
- Vice President and Senior Search Consultant for a global search firm specializing in healthcare, higher education, secondary education, arts and cultural organizations
- Director of Recruitment and Training for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Northeast Affiliate; recruited, trained and on-boarded over 200 professionals, including vice presidents, executive directors and advancement professionals across eight states
- Manager of Human Resources for Chancellor-Beacon Academies, directed all HR functions for 20 charter schools and over 500 employees across the country
- Human Resources Manager with Family Continuity Programs; responsible for recruiting, training and career planning for over 400 employees; promoted from Program Director role
Additional Expertise
- Not-for-Profit
- Healthcare
- Higher Education
- Secondary Education
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Boston College
- Certificate in Human Resources Management from Villanova University
Affiliations & Awards
- Member, Women in Development (WID)
- Member and speaker, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
- Member and speaker, Association for Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
- Member, New England Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (NEAHP)
- Member, Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA)
- Co-Founder and Board Member, Jennifer Hunter Yates Sarcoma Foundation
- Finance Chair and Board Member, St. Mary of the Hill’s
- Chancellor Beacon Exceptional Customer Service Award, two consecutive years
- Family Continuity Programs Norman Zinberg Award for superior workplace performance
Case Studies
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Elevating IT Excellence: An Ivy League University’s Search for Top Talent
Strengthening Advancement Capacity and Culture Through a Long-Term Search Partnership
With Boyden’s support, Loyola Marymount University built a high-performing advancement team by filling 15 key fundraising roles over five years, strengthening collaboration, continuity, and campaign readiness.
Strategic Turnaround: A CFO’s Role in Rebuilding Culture and Financial Leadership
Boyden supports a major charter school network with the recruitment of the right CFO to bridge strategy, execution, and collaboration.
Thought Leadership
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Blog
The High-Stakes Season of Hiring
A clear-eyed look at today’s nonprofit hiring landscape, where heightened risk, talent shortages, and cautious candidates are reshaping how organizations approach retention, recruitment, and long-term workforce strategy.
Blog
Destigmatizing Coaching: A Call to Leaders
Explore how leaders can destigmatize executive coaching by reframing it as a strategic investment in growth, performance, and organizational culture rather than a signal of poor performance.
Boyden Report Series
As social impact organisations stir our conscience, where does your organisation stand?
Social Impact Report: Analysing the trends and companies reshaping the role of enterprise in society, with expert insights from Boyden's Global Social Impact Practice Members
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Middle Managers: The Untapped Growth Engine in Mid-Market Firms
Discover why middle managers are the hidden growth drivers in mid-market firms and how investing in their development can unlock strategic execution, team cohesion, and long-term performance.
News & Events
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Event
How Boards Select New Directors - A BlueSteps Webinar featuring Boyden's Karen Kosiba Edwards
In the Media
The $400,000 Chief of Staff Is the CEO’s Secret Weapon in the AI Age
As CEOs navigate the growing complexity of the AI era, demand for chiefs of staff is surging as organizations seek trusted strategic advisors who can help leaders prioritize, execute, and solve critical business challenges.
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