Jeffrey Shields, FASAE, CAE

Jeff Shields

President and CEO

NBOA

Washington, DC

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  • Cheers to Camaraderie in 2023

    December 12, 2023
    Amidst the holiday cheer, the NBOA staff reflect on a year of accomplishments, celebrating milestones and setting a course for the future.
  • Our Sometimes Forgotten Hiring Advantage

    November 21, 2023
    In a hot labor market, independent schools’ mission offers a distinct advantage over non-educational employers.
  • Curiosity Creates the Leader

    November 7, 2023
    Curiosity may be school leaders’ number one trait to guide our schools through increasingly unpredictable waters.
  • Telling Our Financial Aid Story

    November 3, 2023
    The financial aid plot is shifting as dollars increase and diversity numbers fall.
  • Prompted To Lead

    October 24, 2023
    Honing our use of generative AI was just one of many takeaways from this year’s NBOA Leadership Academy gathering in Nashville.
  • 2024 NBOA Annual Meeting: Leading through Disruption: Shawn Kanungo

    October 24, 2023
    Opening keynote speaker Shawn Kanungo has helped hundreds of business leaders innovate their organizations’ approaches to finance, technology and workplace culture.
  • Healing and Humor in Atlanta

    October 10, 2023
    A message of humor and inspiration from 2024 NBOA Annual Meeting Speaker Bertice Berry.
  • Sound Off On Overtime Rules, Again

    September 26, 2023
    NBOA and NAIS are advocating to ensure proposed changes to FLSA overtime rules do not threaten the viability of our schools.
  • Winning Buy-In for a Better Year

    September 12, 2023
    With a focus on impact now, we’ll conclude this new school year with a real sense of accomplishment.
  • Leading The Ted Lasso Way

    August 22, 2023
    Mastering the art of optimism can empower leaders to inspire their teams, navigate challenges with grace and forge a forward-looking organizational culture.