FaithSearch Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Jessup University, has selected Dr. Meghan Barnard as its seventh president, effective July 1.
Located in Rocklin, California, just northeast of Sacramento, Jessup University, in partnership with the Church, is committed to educating transformational leaders for the glory of God.
“Looking back on this search, it is hard not to see God’s hand and faithfulness throughout the journey. It was a privilege to watch Him guide the process to the appointment of Dr. Meghan Barnard. Dr. Barnard is a thoughtful and innovative leader who leads with humility, confidence, and deep faith. She has a gift for seeing what’s possible and the leadership to bring that vision to life through strong teams, thoughtful collaboration, and purposeful execution,” said Kimberley Wiedefeld, Vice President at FaithSearch Partners. “I am excited for Dr. Barnard and for the Jessup community as they begin this next chapter together.”
Dr. Barnard brings deep academic leadership experience to the role, having most recently served as provost and senior vice president at Southeastern University. Her educational journey spans three institutions: a bachelor’s degree from Rollins College, an MBA from Palm Beach Atlantic University, and a Ph.D. in Texts and Technology from the University of Central Florida.
Dr. Barnard makes history as the first woman to lead the university since its founding in 1939.
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Founded in 2007, FaithSearch Partners is the premier executive search firm in the U.S. focusing exclusively on serving faith-based educational institutions, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, media organizations, churches, ministries, and faith-driven businesses. FaithSearch understands the importance of effective biblical leadership and strives to help clients find suitable candidates who embody those qualities. In addition, FaithSearch offers leadership advising beyond executive search, including executive coaching, strategic planning, succession planning, leadership evaluations, financial advisory, education strategy, crisis management, and donor & board engagement. Based in Dallas with locations in Houston, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Nashville, Birmingham, Kansas City, Sacramento, Fort Wayne, Durango, Redding, and Rochester, FaithSearch is able to serve faith-based clients in all regions and across the globe.
