Nora Maligmat is the Founder and Principal of Maligmat Search, where she partners with mission-driven organizations to identify and recruit exceptional leaders. With more than a decade of experience in recruiting and talent strategy, Nora has led more than 100 executive and leadership searches across education, nonprofit, advocacy, and social impact organizations.

Nora began her career at Bank of America after earning a BBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She later transitioned into education through Teach For America and went on to build her executive search expertise at Edgility and Maneva Group. Throughout her search career, she has advised boards and executive teams through critical leadership transitions and recruited leaders ranging from senior directors and vice presidents to CFOs, executive directors, and CEOs.

Nora is known for a highly personalized, relationship-driven approach to search. She works closely with clients to understand not only the experience a role requires, but the leadership, context, and relationships necessary for someone to succeed. She combines rigorous research and proactive outreach with thoughtful candidate assessment, often reaching leaders who are not actively considering their next opportunity.

Nora founded Maligmat Search to bring the rigor and reach of a national search firm together with the flexibility and personal attention of a boutique partner. She remains directly involved throughout each engagement, from defining the leadership profile and developing the candidate market through finalist selection.

Nora also serves on the Associate Board of Covenant House California, supporting its work with young people experiencing homelessness and housing instability.