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Chief Executive Officer

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Chief Executive Officer

The Schwartz Center

Boston, Massachusetts

Lindauer was honored to bring this search to a successful conclusion in partnership with the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare. Read the announcement about Dr. Michael Gustafson become CEO of the Schwartz Center.

The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare is a global nonprofit leading the movement to put compassion at the heart of healthcare through programs, education, and advocacy. The Center was founded by Ken Schwartz in 1995 a few days before his untimely death of lung cancer at age 40 to ensure that all patients would receive compassionate care. His message and mantra were to encourage meaningful caregiver-patient relationships and help make the “unbearable bearable.”

The Opportunity

The past few years have highlighted the importance of supporting the well-being of the healthcare workforce so its members are able to provide compassionate care to patients and families. As such, this is a pivotal moment in the history of the Center.

Nearing its 30th year, the Center is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to increase its visibility, influence, and impact. With an operating budget of more than $5 million, a seasoned leadership team and staff (remote), and an engaged and supportive Board, the Center will present the CEO with a range of opportunities to shape the vision and impact of compassionate care on a global scale.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of executive mission-driven experience at the regional and/or national level, a track record of fundraising and business development success, and the skills and gravitas to engage a wide array of stakeholders within and across the healthcare sector. A passion for advancing compassionate healthcare, an understanding of emerging trends in healthcare, and a commitment to the Center’s principles and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential.

By admin|2024-11-26T16:36:09-05:00November 26, 2024|Comments Off

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Diane holds a bachelor’s degree from Adelphi University, and a master’s and a doctoral degree from The University of Vermont; she has a certificate in mediation from the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, among other highly regarded institutes. She is a passionate art collector and has dabbled in improv, which serves as a constant reminder that keen listening, risk-taking, and co-creating lead to the most surprising and fulfilling results. She is based in New York.

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Prior to joining Lindauer, Libby held leadership roles at many influential institutions, including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Dartmouth, and Harvard Law School.

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Education

Libby holds a BA from Dartmouth College with a Religion major.