Sally Sterling is a consultant within Spencer Stuart’s Washington, D.C. office and is a member of the firm’s Education, Nonprofit & Public Policy Practice.
As a seasoned executive search consultant with more than 20 years of experience across a variety of sectors, Sally focuses on recruiting leaders for the largest and most prestigious nonprofit organizations. She is recognized for her strong client and candidate relationships, professional facilitation skills, sensitivity to unique client circumstances, commitment to diversity and broad executive talent reach and placement throughout multiple sectors.
Sally’s search experience also has included managing a global account relationship for a $2 billion corporation headquartered in Europe, as well as general industry and board of director searches. Prior to joining Spencer Stuart, she served as managing partner in the Washington, D.C. office of another international search firm. Sally began her career at the Cleveland Museum of Art, where she worked for eight years. In addition, she was the assistant director of corporate and foundation relations at Case Western Reserve University.
Sally is currently the vice chairman of the Board of National Arts Strategies and a member of the Philanthropic Educational Organization. She holds an M.B.A. from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and a B.A. from Case Western Reserve University.