Lucy Apthorp Leske              Vice President and Co-Director of the Witt/Kieffer Higher Education Practice

Lucy Apthorp Leske, Vice President and Co-Director of the Witt/Kieffer Higher Education Practice, joined Witt/Kieffer in 1998 and has been an executive recruiter since 1992. She has led a broad range of searches, including presidential, vice presidential, decanal, and provostial searches, during her tenure with the company, and her areas of expertise include academic affairs, administration, student affairs, development, and enrollment. She has published national articles and presented at professional conferences, including meetings of the Ohio and Virginia Networks of ACE’s Office of Women, on topics such as leadership transition, professional development for women and underrepresented individuals, and the recruitment and retention of staff. Ms. Leske serves on the Witt/Kieffer Diversity Task Force and has a growing practice serving HBCUs. Her volunteer activities focus on education, conservation, and horticulture. A graduate of Mount Holyoke College, she is a member of the Board of Trustees at Mitchell College in New London, Connecticut.