Jamie Millard is redefining executive search in Minnesota’s nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. A Managing Partner at Ballinger | Leafblad, she brings a steady, relational approach to high-stakes leadership transitions. In just two years, she has contributed to 25 CEO, president, and executive searches, placing bold new leaders at institutions including the Star Tribune, Twin Cities Habitat, National Marrow Donor Program, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, NAMI Minnesota, and more. Her work is shaping the leadership bench for the next era. A former executive director and philanthropic strategist, Jamie blends empathy with sharp insight, championing a new model of search that centers people, transparency, and long-term impact.