Conrad Woody is a Partner and Head of the Washington office and leads the U.S. Association and Corporate Affairs Practice. His portfolio of search work includes advising clients on independent board director, corporate affairs, communications/public affairs, public policy, government affairs, corporate social responsibility, trade association CEO, and leadership roles. He is a member of the U.S. Board Practice and co-leads the firm’s U.S. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. Conrad has a degree in political science from Howard University and serves as an advisory board member for public policy insights firm Poligage and as a member of the America's Council for the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). Additionally, he is a member of the Economic Club of Washington and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Step Afrika!, as a National Trustee for the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA), and as a member of the Board of Directors for Starting with Today, Inc.