Lincoln Leadership

We are excited to announce that the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia (is searching for its next Executive Director (ED). This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic leader with a passion for youth development, strong fundraising skills, and a commitment to community impact. The new ED will lead efforts to promote character development, reduce crime, and improve educational outcomes for over 7,000 Philadelphia youth in some of the city's highest-crime and lowest-income neighborhoods. If you're ready to make a difference, this could be the role for you! #Leadership #YouthDevelopment #Philadelphia #CommunityImpact https://lnkd.in/gPy7Fq42

Lincoln Leadership is pleased to announce the University of Virginia 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.

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.

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 subdivisions, land development and stormwater activity, municipal land use ordinances, and comprehensive plans for Lehigh and Northampton Counties. LVPC is also the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the region, managing a $4.3 billion transportation plan, in close partnership with PennDOT. 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.

We are excited to announce a new search for the Executive Director at the Homeless Advocacy Project. Established in 1990, the Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) is the only legal services organization dedicated to providing direct civil legal services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia. HAP advocates for the needs of the City’s homeless population, working with politicians, social workers, and individuals experiencing homelessness. If you want to make a difference in Philadelphia's homeless community, this is an exciting opportunity for you. To learn more, please click here: https://lnkd.in/gZPvxXWN

Lincoln Leadership is pleased to announce the board of LEADERSHIP Philadelphia has appointed Jan Shaeffer as its new chief executive officer. The organization’s mission is to mobilize and connect professionals to serve the community. Founded in 1959, LEADERSHIP Philadelphia has a long history of achieving transformative changes by convening, informing, and inspiring a diverse group of professionals who collaborate, connect, and take action to address community needs. Jan comes to LEADERSHIP Philadelphia after leading the St. Christopher’s Foundation for Children as president and CEO for 20 years. She and her colleagues developed programs that have served over 5,000 under resourced and underserved Philadelphia children. She has raised over $20 million for programs, and led the development of multi-sector and multi-partner programs that won the United Way Partnership Prize for innovation. Earlier in her career, Jan worked for Morgan Stanley and CMS Companies in client relationship manager roles. She received her B.A. in English Literature from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.

Lincoln Leadership is pleased to announce the board of Public Interest Law Center has appointed Brent Landau, J.D. as its new executive director. The Law Center uses high-impact legal strategies to advance civil, social, and economic rights of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Mid-Atlantic communities facing discrimination, inequality, and poverty. The organization utilizes litigation, community education, advocacy, and organizing to secure access to fundamental resources and services. An accomplished and brilliant attorney, Brent spent the last 15 years leading a prominent plaintiff law firm, Hausfeld, LLP. Brent served as Global Managing Partner, oversaw the firm’s worldwide operations, and facilitated its continued strategic growth. He sat on the firm’s Global Executive Committee, Management Committee, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee, and Pro Bono Committee. Outside of his professional activities, Brent chairs the Development Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation and is the treasurer of Congregation Rodeph Shalom. He received his B.A. in History and Philosophy, summa cum laude, from the State University of New York at Binghamton and his J.D. from Harvard Law School. https://lnkd.in/ecp5c_GU

We have just begun an amazing search with Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System . Penn Medicine seeks a collaborative, expert, and effective leader to steward human resources as SVP/CHRO for this $11.1 billion system.    The CHRO position is a compelling opportunity for an effective human resources leader to work at a world-class institution. With a proven track record of developing relationships, inspiring teams, architecting a human resources strategic plan, and getting results, the new CHRO will be well-positioned for success at Penn Medicine. To learn more, please apply here. https://lnkd.in/giaGnj5R

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. She received her B.A. in Political Science from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.