National conference season is here, and the NBOA Advisory Services team is once again on the road—meeting school leaders where they are, listening to their challenges, and sharing practical ways we support independent schools across the country.

First Stop: NAIS THRIVE 2026 — Seattle

We’ll begin our travels at the 2026 NAIS Annual Conference, THRIVE, taking place February 25–27 in Seattle. NAIS brings together a broad cross‑section of independent school leadership, and we value the opportunity to connect with heads of school, senior administrators, and trustees who are thinking strategically about the future of their institutions.

Visit NBOA Advisory Services at Booth N2 in The Quad
Thursday, February 26

At NAIS, our focus is on conversations—learning what’s top of mind for school leaders and introducing how NBOA Advisory Services partners with schools on CFO executive search, financial and operational assessments, long‑range financial modeling, compensation strategy, and governance‑related consulting. Whether leaders are navigating a transition, planning for growth, or reassessing how their business office supports the mission, we’re there to listen and help explore next steps.

Next: The 2026 NBOA Annual Meeting — Orlando

From Seattle, we head directly to Orlando for the 2026 NBOA Annual Meeting & Business Solutions Showcase, held March 1–4. This conference is the premier professional gathering for independent school business officers and operational leaders, offering deep dives into finance, operations, leadership, governance, risk management, human resources, facilities, and technology. 

For NBOA Advisory Services, this meeting is an opportunity to engage in more focused, role‑specific conversations—particularly with CFOs, Controllers, and business office leaders—about the strategic and tactical challenges they are facing today and how our services can support them and their schools.

Connect With Us at the NBOA Hub

You’ll find James Palmieri and members of the Advisory Services team at the NBOA Hub, located in the center of the Business Solutions Showcase.

Monday afternoon, March 2
Tuesday morning, March 3

The NBOA Hub is a welcoming gathering space designed for connection and conversation—whether you want to learn more about NBOA resources, ask questions about Advisory Services offerings, or simply recharge—or charge your phone—between sessions.

In addition to discussing how we partner with schools, we also welcome conversations with CFOs and Controllers who may be considering a career transition. Our executive search and advisory work gives us a unique vantage point into leadership pathways within independent schools, and we’re always happy to share perspective and guidance in a confidential, collegial setting.

Whether we see you first in Seattle or connect with you in Orlando, we look forward to the conversations ahead—and to continuing our work supporting strong, mission‑aligned financial and operational leadership in independent schools.

Safe travels, and we hope to see you soon.