Dan Peterson
Senior Director of Development I, College of Business
Morris & Berger is a nationally respected boutique executive search firm that collaborates with nonprofit organizations to find leadership talent that will thrive.
Working together as an extension of your team.
Both partners of our firm have extensive executive search experience totaling more than 50 years and have served in executive positions for nonprofit organizations prior to entering the executive search business. In addition, each continues to commit time, energy, and expertise to both the community and the nonprofit sector.
“I tend to see the best in people and believe that those who are committed to the nonprofit sector genuinely want to make the world a better place.”
"I have great admiration for nonprofit work and the individuals who serve others. It is a privilege to help organizations succeed by connecting them to passionate leaders."
“I enjoy learning about our clients and the impact they have on their communities. It is rewarding to be a part of positive transformation through our passionate clients and talented candidates.”
"My entire career has been devoted to serving the nonprofit sector. There is a wonderful satisfaction that comes from enhancing the success of our nonprofit clients."
"I truly enjoy getting to know our clients and our candidates. We have the good fortune of meeting talented and inspiring individuals and learning about each individual is very fulfilling to me."
“I love knowing we are helping nonprofits find the best possible leaders for the future.”
“I feel a great sense of joy and privilege having a small part in finding leaders for nonprofit organizations with missions to inspire change and hope.”
“Working closely with the nonprofit sector gives me a greater sense of purpose by providing opportunities to create lasting impacts.”
Implementing a strong collaborative team approach
We pride ourselves in bringing transparency and clarity to our process and expectations throughout the search for the right candidate. We utilize an efficient project management approach and calibrate the success of our performance at various stages of the search.
Your search partner for leaders. Your thought partner forever.
The entire Morris & Berger team brings a breadth of knowledge and recruiting experience that enables us to serve clients across the nonprofit spectrum. Below you can browse a representative selection of our clients in our focus areas: Arts, Culture & Environment, Education, Health & Human Services, and Foundations & Associations.
Dan Peterson
Senior Director of Development I, College of Business
Emily Ausbrook
Chief Mission Delivery Officer
Dawn Vo-Jutabha
Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
Thomas Yamamoto
Chief Finance and Administrative Officer
Anais Pelligrini
Director of Philanthropic Relationships
Deborah Johnston
Chief Financial Officer
Jessica Merkner
Senior Director of Development I, College of Public Health and Human Sciences & The Linus Pauling Institute
Diane Flannery
Chief Executive Officer
Alexandra Ashworth
Senior Director of Fund Development
Rich Loesing
Vice President of Advancement
Lisa Vandergriff
Director of Development
Kathy Liu
Director of Advancement
Crystal Jones
Associate Director, Major Gifts
Jamie Kidwell
Director of Human Resources
Shannon Boalt
Chief Advancement Officer
Katie Convoy
Director of Advancement
Brandy Sato
Assistant Head of School
Aimee Jirak
Senior Director of Development II, College of Engineering
Nancy Baxter
Director, Gift Planning
Robert Avery
Vice President of Finance
Joseph Simoneschi
Chief Financial Officer
James Lin
Chief Financial Officer
Fernando Almodovar
Chief Financial Officer
Jocelyn Ferguson
Chief Development Officer
Elizabeth Algermissen
Director of Development
Allison Claire-Weston Bauer
Director of Development
Nelson Calderon
Director of Behavioral Health
Denise McClain
Director, Human Resources
Nenette Luarca-Shoaf
Managing Director, Learning and Engagement
Vikki Shepp
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Krieger
Surgeon-in-Chief
Derrick Perry
Chief Program Officer
Erin Pitts
Assistant Vice President of Annual Giving
Mara Leong-Maguinez
Executive Director
Genevieve Dunaway
Chief Financial Officer
Tal Gilad
Chief Advancement Officer
Jill Boyd
Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations
Joy Brathwaite
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Couchman
Chief Financial Officer
Harriet Boyd
Executive Vice President for Operations/Chief Financial Officer
Clara Driscoll
Director of Gift Planning
Jason Thomas
Associate Director, Talent Management
Dana Harris
Associate Director of Marketing
Nina Takenouchi
Associate Director of Marketing
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