Making Connections

Professional Associations

Who We Are

Our Work with Professional Associations

Spelman Johnson specializes in the identification and recruitment of leaders who possess the capacity to lead your association with agility and creativity. Associations seeking a visionary CEO or executive director, a seasoned chief financial officer, or a dynamic senior leader turn to our team for our expertise in placing outstanding professionals.

Our consultants’ firsthand experience in senior association management and our expansive professional network position us to efficiently and discreetly access the most accomplished talent nationally. Spelman Johnson’s deep understanding of the critical issues and optimal practices essential to member-based associations is a distinguishing mark of our practice.

At the heart of our practice lies the establishment of strong lasting relationships with our clients.

Associations We’ve Worked With

  • Association of College and University Housing Officers International
  • California Association of Private School Organizations
  • Common Application Inc.
  • American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
  • National Association of Educational Procurement

Recent Professional Association Placements

Melanie Gottlieb

Executive Director
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)

Tara Rolle

Executive Director
California Association of Private School Organizations

For associations

Find Your Next Leader

We partner with associations across the country to find the perfect match for your position.

For Candidates

If you are looking for a new opportunity and want to join one of our clients, apply for one of our open searches.