Gerri WIlliams EdD, Author at CarterBaldwin Executive Search

About Gerri WIlliams EdD

Gerri brings a powerful combination of real-life experience, recruiting and search management expertise, and a dynamic leadership style to her work at CarterBaldwin. Since joining the firm in 2022, Gerri has played a pivotal role in advancing CarterBaldwin’s work across higher education and global nonprofit sectors. She brings a powerful combination of real-world education leadership, rigorous search and recruiting expertise, and a collaborative, values-driven leadership style to her work. Read more ...

Staffing, Turnover, and Succession in Senior Services: A Must Have Checklist for Senior Living and Aging Services Leadership

Senior living and aging services organizations are facing two challenges at once: a growing demand for care and a shrinking leadership and staffing pipeline. As workforce pressures increase and experienced leaders prepare for transition, organizations can’t afford to wait until a vacancy or crisis forces the conversation. In this article, Gerri Williams, EdD, Partner at [...]

Succession Done Right: What Nonprofits Can Learn from the Leadership Transition at Cassia

Leadership transitions are one of the most important responsibilities a board will face, yet many are approached too late and without intentional planning. This piece explores what nonprofit boards can learn from the leadership transition at Cassia, one of the largest senior living organizations in the Midwest. Drawing from direct involvement in the process, it [...]

Leadership Stability at HBCUs: Breaking the Cycle of Short Presidential Tenures

Partner Gerri WIlliams, EdD explores the growing challenge of presidential turnover at Historically Black Colleges and Universities during the podcast "Leadership Stability at HBCUs: Breaking the Cycle of Short Presidential Terms," hosted by Rob Adams and Hunt Scanlon Media. Drawing on her experience advising boards and leading presidential searches, Gerri explores why leadership stability matters, what’s [...]

Breaking the Two-Year Cycle: Strengthening Presidential Tenure at HBCUs

Presidential turnover at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has reached a critical point. Recent studies show that the average HBCU president now serves less than three years, around half the national average. This rapid turnover disrupts vision, erodes donor confidence, and strains every part of campus life. What’s driving this cycle and how can boards [...]

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