Connecting with Purpose
“What Pearl Street does is so important. It is real. It balances both the needs of the organization and the aspirations of those you find or who find you in the process. This is one’s livelihood, profession, and calling. You find where people can express who they are in context of place and time. I know from my own experience and for those who have come to our organization through you, that we are thriving because it is the right match for the right reasons. Thank you for bringing heart and dignity to what you do. ”
— Kimberly Hopely, Executive Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement at Rutgers University & President of the Rutgers University Foundation
“As Pearl Street came to know me as a person, they realized that my work needed to have purpose and meaning. I’m now in position to bring in change and create impact in ways that are important to me and transformational for the organization that I lead.”
— Jennifer Barrymore, Vice President of Advancement Resources at Northeastern University
Pearl Street has been a true partner in the success, evolution and growth of our School. They have helped us advance our long-term goals and are genuinely invested in finding the right people to craft the right team to reach those goals. Pearl Street takes the time and gives full attention to getting to know our people and operation, which has made an incredible difference in our partnership. After listening carefully, thinking together and reflecting back, their work shows a special combination of experience, research, network and exceptional intuition. They are true professionals, with intentional and thoughtful work - both in stewarding NBSS as a client, and in stewarding each individual candidate through the search process with care and respect.
— Sarah Turner, President, North Bennet Street School
“I value the authentic relationship that developed with Pearl Street over the years. I turn to them for counsel on a range of organizational matters well beyond any searches underway. They offer advice that informs my thinking on management issues, and I know that it comes from a place of real knowledge of and compassion for the organization and its people.”
— Tim Armour, Chief Executive Officer, Cure Alzheimer’s Fund
“Pearl Street’s search process embraces who you are as a whole person. You are encouraged to be authentic and to lean on their wisdom and experience as you connect to your purpose. The conversations are inspiring and open possibilities that you hadn’t before imagined for yourself. I believe in Pearl Street’s work. In fact, I am a product of their work!”
— Endia DeCordova, Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Executive Director for the Morgan State University Foundation, Inc.
“I continue to be amazed at the way you understood the needs of our organization and delivered. With a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve, our Foundation can operate at its best. Thank you for attracting such incredible people on our behalf!”
— Varsha Nakum, Assistant Vice President and Chief of Staff, Rutgers University Foundation
“You were integral to the process and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect partner on this journey. Thanks for putting your all and caring for your candidates like we are family! You are incredible at what you do!”
— Gbemi Disu, Vice President of Global Network Expansion, Northeastern University