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ATLANTA, GA – October 1, 2025 – BoardWalk Consulting, the national executive search firm devoted exclusively to the leadership of nonprofits and foundations, today announced that longtime colleague Crystal Stephens has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective October 1, 2025. Stephens succeeds Sam Pettway, who founded BoardWalk…

BoardWalk is honored to celebrate a significant milestone for Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, who celebrates 1 year of impact as President & CEO of the Trust for Public Land. “There is no place I would rather be than part of the team at Trust for Public Land. My first year…

In June 2020, Paige Alexander returned to her hometown of Atlanta to assume the role of CEO at The Carter Center. Guided to the position through a BoardWalk Consulting search, Alexander has since navigated the organization through profound transitions while amplifying its global mission of peace, health, and democracy. As…

This month marks a remarkable milestone for Kamala L. Martinez, who celebrates 1 year of impact as CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast. BoardWalk Consulting was honored to partner with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast during the national search for this pivotal…

BoardWalk Consulting, Jesse Parker Williams Foundation, The Annie E. Casey Foundation, and the United Way of Greater Atlanta recently partnered with Shawntà Hooks and Dr. Fálámi Devoe to host a three-hour well-being experience for a cohort of Atlanta nonprofit CEOs and senior leaders. The session focused on ritualizing self-care and…

BoardWalk Consulting is proud to partner with the MacArthur Justice Center (MJC) in its search for a Director of Development. For more than 30 years, MJC has been a leading force in the fight for civil rights—challenging injustice in the criminal legal system and advancing the promise of equal justice…

The BoardWalk team is pleased to announce and congratulate Marvin Nesbitt Jr. on his appointment as President of FCS – Focused Community Strategies, effective September 3, 2025. As President, Marvin’s vision for FCS is both bold and rooted. He is passionate about expanding affordable housing options, including single-family, multi-family, and mixed-use, so…

The BoardWalk team is pleased to announce and congratulate Heidi Dusek on her appointment as Executive Director of Lumpkin Family Foundation, effective August 1, 2025. “I’m excited to join a foundation that so deeply values connection, community, and trust,” said Dusek. “I look forward to working alongside the board, staff,…

You’ve just wrapped an intensive search process. A dynamic new CEO, with the right assets for the challenges and aspirations of your organization, will start in a few weeks. Congratulations! Now what? Everyone exhales and thanks the committee for its fine work. There is a collective sigh of relief. That’s…

BoardWalk Consulting is pleased to announce and congratulate David Summers on his appointment as CEO of Northside Development Group. Summers brings over a decade of experience in affordable housing development, community partnerships, and nonprofit leadership to NDG’s mission of empowering resident-led community transformation. Most recently serving as Project Manager at…