Recent
Placements
We are in the impact business, and we are privileged to have partnered with our clients to land these transformational leaders who will better society, their communities, and constituencies.
President and CEO
Special Olympics
of Illinois
We are excited to congratulate Peter Beale-DelVecchio for being appointed the new President and CEO of Special Olympics Illinois.
Peter comes to Special Olympics Illinois with an impressive wealth of experience in the nonprofit sector. Previously, he served as the Interim President & CEO of Unity Parenting and Counseling, where he made a significant impact on the organization's mission. Before that, he held the position of CEO at Marillac St. Vincent Family Services, a Chicago nonprofit dedicated to early-childhood education, youth services, and community outreach. Peter's commitment to community support and empowerment is evident through his past roles, including Executive Director at Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois and Director of Development at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago. His extensive background in nonprofit leadership is a testament to his dedication to making a difference. Welcome aboard, Peter!
Check out the press release here.
Chief Human Resource Officer
Penn Medicine
Lincoln Leadership is pleased to announce the Penn Medicine has named Katie Bata Heeter as senior vice president/chief human resources officer. Penn Medicine’s mission to advance knowledge and improve health through patient care, research, and the education of trainees in an inclusive culture that embraces diversity, fosters innovation, stimulates critical thinking, supports lifelong learning, and sustains the legacy of excellence.
A seasoned healthcare human resources executive, Katie arrives at Penn Medicine after spending several years at Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas as senior system vice president in human resources business services. Previously, she held many senior human resources roles at Advocate Aurora Health from 2006 to 2021 with her last position as vice president human resources for the central Chicago patient services area.She started her career at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital. Katie received her BS in Business Management from Eastern Illinois University and her MBA from Northern Illinois University.
Vice President, Ecosystem Transformation
Fetzer
Institute
Lincoln Leadership is pleased to announce the Fetzer Institute in Kalamazoo, Michigan has appointed Steven Harris as its new vice president, ecosystem transformation. Fetzer’s mission is to help build the spiritual foundation for a loving world. The vice president position leads the Fetzer’s work to manifest the ethos of a sacred-centered worldview within and across a range of fields or ‘ecosystems’ by engaging and resourcing sacred-led influencers and organizations from within those ecosystems.
Steven comes to the Fetzer Institute after serving as senior director of academic programs at the Center on Faith and Justice at Georgetown University. Earlier in his career, Steven spent several years on Capitol Hill building and coalitions and working on domestic and international public policy issues at the intersection of religion, justice, and human dignity. A Vanderbilt graduate, Steven received his MDiv from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, an MA in religion in Yale, and MA in religion from Harvard. He is a PhD candidate in American religious history and African American studies.
Managing Director
Keystone LifeSci
Collaborative
Lincoln Leadership is pleased to announce the Skills Initiative has named Maurie Smith as managing director for the Keystone LifeSci Collaborative. KLSC brings together key regional stakeholders, including industry leaders, research institutions, and community organizations to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth in the life sciences sector across six Southeastern Pennsylvania counties: Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, Chester, and Berks. The managing director position plays a thought leadership role and guides the facilitation, project management, relationship-building, and communications of the sector partnership.
Maurie arrives at KLSC after working for U3 Ventures, a consulting firm that provides consulting services nationally to colleges and universities in planning, operations, organizational dynamics, real estate, and community and economic development. During her nine years at the firm, Maurie played pivotal roles serving anchor-led community and economic programming and real development of behalf of university leadership in cities such as Philadelphia, Oakland, Baltimore, Ft Worth, and Chicago. Earlier in her career, Maurie spent time at Cooper’s Ferry Partnership as a project manager and worked at the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation and the Urban Affair’s Council. Maurie earned her BA in Economics from the College of William and Mary and her Masters in City & Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania.
Executive Director, Marketing and Communications
University of Virginia, Frank Batten
School of Leadership and Public Policy
Lincoln Leadership is pleased to announce University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy has appointed Robyn Small as its executive director, marketing and communications. Batten’s mission is to develop leaders and generate new knowledge to solve the world’s toughest public policy challenges. The executive director position manages and lead comprehensive branding, market assessment, new educational program positioning, and strategic engagement and communications.
Robyn comes to Batten after serving as director, marketing and communications at the Texas A&M University Bush School of Government & Public Service. She launched the Washington, D.C., teaching site by driving the marketing and branding strategy for the school. She held similar roles at organizations such as the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund & Memorial, CoreLogic, and Pi3 Media. A member of the National Press Club, Robyn earned her BS in Journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park and her MBA from Regis University in Denver.
Director, Regional Planning
Lehigh Valley
Planning Commission
Lincoln Leadership is pleased to announce Lehigh Valley Planning Commission has appointed Scott Greenly as its director, regional planning. Founded in 1961, LVPC serves as the official regional planning entity for the Lehigh Valley. The LVPC reviews all subdivision, land development and stormwater activity, municipal land use ordinances, and comprehensive plans for Lehigh and Northampton Counties. The director position oversees the work program coordination and implementation across the community, environmental and transportation planning, and data management services.
Scott comes to LVPC after serving as township manager for the Uwchlan Township for Pennsylvania. He oversaw the daily operations and strategic planning for a township of almost 20,000 residents, 57 employees, and an annual budget of $57 million. He managed the completion of the 2020 comprehensive plan and assisted in the revisions of the zoning code. Earlier in his career, Scott spent time at East Whiteland Township as director of planning and development and at Upper Merion Township as an associate planner. Scott received his BA in Geography from Millersville University and his MPA in Regional Planning from West Chester University.
President and CEO
Eastern State Penitentiary
Historic Site
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kerry Sautner for being appointed the new President and CEO of Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site.
Dr Sautner brings with her a breadth of music and public service experience. Previously, Kerry served as the Chief Learning Officer at the National Constitution Center where she oversaw all aspects of the visitor experience. Before joining the staff at the National Constitution Center in 2005, she worked on program development at the Franklin Institute, and has served as an adjunct professor at Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania. Kerry Sautner obtained her doctorate in education leadership and management from Drexel University with a focus on creativity and innovation within educational facilities. Congratulations Kerry!
Check out the press release here.
President and CEO
Presidential
Precinct
Lincoln Leadership is excited to announce Toyosi Ogunseye has become the President and Chief Executive Officer Presidential Precinct. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Presidential Precinct’s mission is to engage and to inspire emerging leaders to address the most pressing challenges in their countries. The organization believes in the transformative power of visionary leaders to create thriving, just, and free societies.
A Nigerian native, Toyosi is an extraordinary individual, an inspiring leader, and an acclaimed journalist. She spent time as the youngest and first female editor for the Punch Newspaper, the largest daily newspaper in Lagos, Nigeria. Toyosi has subsequently worked at the BBC in various capacities the last several years, initially in West Africa and now in London as Senior News Editor. She has won numerous awards for excellence in journalism, including the health category of the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year Awards, the Nigerian Academy of Science Journalist of the Year in 2013, and the Child-Friendly of the Year by the Diamon Awards for Media Excellence. A graduate of the University of Lagos, Toyosi is an alumnae of the Presidential Precinct as a Mandela Washington Fellow. Welcome Toyosi!
Executive Director
Philadelphia
Police Foundation
Lincoln Leadership is pleased to announce that the board of the PHILADELPHIA POLICE FOUNDATION has appointed Erin McKenna Zimmerman as its new executive director. Where the City of Philadelphia’s budget ends, the work of the Foundation begins. The Foundation has supported the Philadelphia Police Department and its citizens for 25 years.
An effective fundraiser and leader, Erin has worked at places such as Planned Parenthood, Select Greater Philadelphia, the Franklin Institute, and the Abbington Education Foundation raising institutional and individual gifts. She has proven experience developing relationships with a wide variety of constituencies over the years. She received her B.A. in Political Science from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Congratulations Erin!
Chief Human Resources Officer
World Vision
U.S.
Lincoln Leadership is excited to announce Daisy Szabo has joined World Vision U.S. as Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President. World Vision is an international partnership of Christians and affiliates that globally serve 110 million people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. The organization works with communities to alleviate poverty, provide emergency assistance to children and families affected by natural disaster and civil conflict, and advocate for justice on behalf of the poor.
Prior to joining World Vision U.S., Daisy honed her human resources skills and abilities for companies such as AGC Biologics, Merrill Lynch, NAES Corporation, and Marcus & Millichap. A native of the Philippines, she received her Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University in Montreal and her M.B.A. from Azusa Pacific University. She is a SHRM senior certified professional in human resources and chairs the Open Doors USA board.
Chief Managing Director
Ballet
Hispanico
Lincoln Leadership is excited to announce Patrick Muhlen has joined Ballet Hispánico (BH) as chief managing director. Based in New York City with a global reach, Ballet Hispánico is the largest Latinx/Latine/Hispanic cultural organization in the United States and one of America’s cultural treasures. The organization’s three main programs—the Company, School of Dance, and Community Arts Partnerships—bring communities together to celebrate the multifaceted Hispanic diasporas.
Prior to arriving at BH, Patrick spent four years at Managing Director for The Washington Ballet and several years at the San Diego Opera, LA Opera, and Houston Grand Opera in executive fundraising roles. He also worked for Marsh & McLennan in business development and sales. A native of Australia, Patrick started his career working for elected officials. He earned his bachelor of arts in music from the University of Sydney and his juris doctor from the University of Technology in Sydney.
Vice President Finance and Treasurer
University
of Pennsylvania
Lincoln Leadership is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Dingfield, PhD, as Penn’s next vice president, finance and treasurer. His strong leadership skills and broad-based experience distinguished him within a highly competitive pool.
Mark joined Penn in 2017 as the associate provost for finance and planning. During the last five years, he strengthened the quality and efficacy of financial and operational services in the Provost Center, including 30 departments and over 1,500 staff, as well as having a positive impact across the entire University. Prior to joining Penn, Mark served as the executive director, planning, analysis, and technology, Office of Finance and Treasury at Princeton University, Mark started his career at Microsoft both in the United Kingdom and in the United States on a range of multinational marketing and business initiatives.
Mark earned his BA from Swarthmore College and his MSc from the London School of Economics, and he received his PhD in Political Science from Temple University.
Managing Director, Pennovation Works
University
of Pennsylvania
Lincoln Leadership is pleased to announce the appointment of Denita L. Henderson as the next managing director for Pennovation Works. A 23-acre site located adjacent to University of Pennsylvania’s campus, Pennovation Works serves as a business incubator and laboratory that integrates researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs into a collaborative environment.
Denita brings a repertoire of experience in economic development and community advancement. Prior to arriving at Penn, Denita was responsible for the operations of the northern and central Delaware offices as the associate director for the Delaware Small Business Development Center. Earlier in her career, Denita served the Office of the Mayor of the City of Wilmington as the director of small business development.
Denita earned her BS from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and received her MBA from Villanova University.
Associate Dean, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Bias, Columbia Climate School
Columbia
University
Lincoln Leadership is pleased to announce Skyller Walkes, PhD has become the Inaugural Associate Dean, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Bias at the Columbia Climate School. Columbia University has established the Columbia Climate School to develop and inspire knowledge-based solutions and basic science and educate future leaders for just and prosperous societies on a healthy planet. Skyller is regarded as a thought leader among DEI practitioners.
Prior to her work at the Columbia Climate School, Skyller spent several years as assistant dean of diversity, equity, accessibility, & inclusion and assistant professor of Instruction at the College of Pharmacy, University of Texas at Austin. She was previously the director of disability services at Texas State University. Earlier in her career, she taught English in Spain.
Skyller earned her BA from Rutgers, MA from Kean University, and her PhD from Texas State University.
