Philip DeBoer

Associate Partner

Philip is an Associate Partner based in Miami and a member of the Nonprofit Practice Group. He brings 16 years of experience and expertise in nonprofit management, retained executive search, and leadership consulting.

Philip DeBoer

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Experience

Since joining DHR in 2015, Philip has specialized in recruiting CEOs and C-suite executives to nonprofit organizations spanning art and culture, zoos and aquariums, social services, healthcare, economic development, and higher education. He has built a vast, diverse network of leaders, and he is widely recognized as a trusted and valued consultant on nonprofit management. Prior to his career in executive search, Philip managed admissions recruitment for higher education institutions.

Philip is a proud member of the Miami City Ballet Board of Trustees. Earlier in his career, he served on the auxiliary boards of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Auditorium Theater, and Steppenwolf Theater.

Philip resides in Miami where he is actively involved in the cultural and philanthropic community. He regularly contributes to thought leadership with his research, writing, and public speaking.

In 2022, Philip earned his Master of Management in International Arts Management from some of the world’s premier arts management graduate programs at Southern Methodist University, HEC Montréal, and SDA Bocconi School of Management. His graduate studies took him across North and South America, Europe, and Asia for an entire year, providing a uniquely international perspective. Philip also holds a B.A. in Communication Arts & Sciences from Calvin University.

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