Lisa Vuona

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

Practice Membership

Global Cross-Sector Practices

Human Resources
Social Impact

Additional Expertise

Not-for-Profit
Healthcare
Higher Education
Secondary Education

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

Featured Insights

Boyden Executive Survey

Talent-led transformation in a post-pandemic world: North America

How can global business leaders deliver on ambitions of growth and reinvention?

News Releases

Boyden Deepens Commitment to Non-Profit Sector with Outstanding Hires in Boston

Lisa Vuona and Wendy Wilsker to advance the mission of social impact clients; securing the right leadership to deliver sustainability, diversity and resiliency.

Case Study

Driving Growth in Higher Education: Harnessing Data for Success

Our client, a leading private market solutions provider in higher education, grappled with leveraging dispersed data to drive innovation. Seeking to empower its university's mission, the organization embarked on a transformative journey, pivotal to which was the search for a Chief Data Officer.

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