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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
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.
A New CEO for a New Chapter
A non-profit addressing food insecurity selected a new CEO experienced in change management to navigate post-pandemic challenges.
Thought Leadership
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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
Blog
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.
Articles & Papers
Boyden in Malta: Momentum in the Mediterranean
A look at Malta’s most vibrant industries and economic successes with insights from local Partner Dr. Vassilis Trochalidis of Boyden Greece, Cyprus and Malta.
Blog
Navigating the Executive Talent Paradox: Strategies for Differentiation
Explore the challenges and opportunities organizations face in aligning talent with strategic objectives to drive growth and success
News & Events
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In the Media
What made leaders successful in the past no longer guarantees the future
Global Boyden CEO Chad Hesters explains why leadership success in the past no longer guarantees the future, highlighting adaptability, AI fluency, curiosity, and humility as essential traits for today’s executives.
In the Media
Unilever joins Big Food shake-up
Unilever’s potential exit from its Foods division could reshape Big Food, triggering supply‑chain shifts, leadership changes, and major competitive realignment.
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