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A Decade of Talent Citizen: Building Toward Collaborative Change

Thought Leadership Jan 06, 2026

In September of 2025, Talent Citizen turned 10—and as we look forward to 2026, we’re also taking stock of a decade of growth. From day one, we’ve pushed the search…

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It’s Time for a Reckoning and Redesign of Executive Search

Thought Leadership Oct 20, 2020

“It’s Time for a Reckoning and Redesign of Executive Search” Organizations must shift their mindset  and practices from a posture of identifying strong leaders to one of changing their culture…

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Commitment to Equity

News in the Sector Jun 12, 2020

Our firm puts equity and inclusion in the center of its work. We look for leaders with a strong equity lens who are at the intersection of complex issues and…

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M. Quincy Davidson

News in the Sector May 01, 2024

Assistant Vice President, Major Gifts Boston University Talent Citizen congratulates M. Quincy Davidson on his appointment as Assistant Vice President, Major Gifts at Boston University, effective May 1, 2024. In…

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What’s Informing Us
Arab American Heritage Month

Insights Apr 29, 2024

This April, Talent Citizen honors and celebrates Arab American Heritage Month. We wanted to gain a deeper appreciation for Arab American history and demographics as well as comprehend current issues…

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What’s Informing Us
Women’s History Month

Insights Mar 18, 2024

Talent Citizen celebrates Women’s History Month this March—a very special month for our woman-led and majority women team! As the world continues to face a multitude of crises, gender continues…

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Meet the Team
Alicia Paquette

Meet the Team Mar 12, 2024

Get to know our team at Talent Citizen! We invite you to learn more about Alicia Paquette, including what led her to Talent Citizen, what she enjoys most about her…

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Jake Toomey

News in the Sector Mar 01, 2024

Associate Vice President for Human Resources Mount Holyoke College Talent Citizen is pleased to announce that Jake Toomey will join Mount Holyoke College, a private liberal arts women’s college that is gender…

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What’s Informing Us
Black History Month

Insights Feb 21, 2024

This February, Black History Month is guiding our learning to inform our work deeper, drive conversations internally, and prompt more reflection and action. The Black community and its history and…

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Meet the Team
Rachel K. Partin

Meet the Team Feb 13, 2024

Get to know our team at Talent Citizen! As Rachel K. Partin kicks off her fourth year at Talent Citizen, we invite you to learn more about what drew her…

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What’s Informing Us
Climate Justice

Insights Jan 16, 2024

Talent Citizen is starting off 2024 by learning about recent climate justice news and trends. As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 15th, we are reminded of…

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Meet the Team
Eva Kotilinek

Meet the Team Jan 09, 2024

Get to know our team at Talent Citizen! We invite you to learn more about Eva Kotilinek, what she values about her work, her experience at Talent Citizen, and her…

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National Giving Month

Insights Dec 20, 2023

This December, Talent Citizen’s learning has focused on National Giving Month, recognized in many philanthropy and nonprofit spaces. Our approach was to think critically about structures and factors impacting giving…

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Ryan Marsh

News in the Sector Dec 14, 2023

Associate Vice President for Development Caltech Talent Citizen congratulates Ryan Marsh on his appointment as Associate Vice President for Development at California Institute of Technology effective December 14, 2023. As AVP, Ryan…

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Meet the Team
Britni Russell-Bianchi

Meet the Team Dec 05, 2023

Get to know our team at Talent Citizen! Britni Russell-Bianchi joined our team in 2023 as a Senior Associate with experience in philanthropy and public health, as well as executive…

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