Kenyatta Uzzell


Kenyatta Uzzell
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Location: Washington Metro Region
Email: kenyatta@polihire.com
Kenyatta founded POLIHIRE in 2006. He has more than 30 years of experience in recruitment with over two decades in executive search supporting local government and non-profit organizations. He has successfully led hundreds of searches throughout his career, partnering with mayors, governors, appointed executives, and boards and commissions, to recruit cabinet-level officials, city administrators/managers, deputy mayors, inspector generals, and directors across the public sector.
Prior to founding POLIHIRE, Kenyatta served as the Executive Recruitment Manager for the District of Columbia Government under Mayor Anthony Williams. He has also served as a market leader for three of the country’s largest staffing firms.
Kenyatta earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from Howard University’s School of Business. Kenyatta is an active member of several civic and professional organizations. He serves on the Business Council of the African American Mayors Association and is a member of the International City/County Management Association, National Forum for Black Public Administrators, and the Society for Human Resources Management, to name a few. He is also an active Life Member of the General Alumni Association of the University of North Carolina.
Meet the Team
The POLIHIRE team is a group of talented and dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence, accountability, and diversity. With their expertise and passion for identifying top leadership in public-serving agencies and organizations, they have achieved unparalleled success.

Kenyatta Uzzell
Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Nana Perry
Managing Director

James Banks
Senior Director and General Counsel

Brenda Donald
Senior Client Partner

De’Shawn Wright
Senior Director & Advisor

Melanie Bell
Senior Director

Dr. Kamala Uzzell Jones
Director of Search Assessment

Angie Viar
Director

Marcia Thompson
Senior Advisor

Palencia Mobley
Senior Director

Monique Stevens
Senior Consultant

KJ Ward
Director

Sharon Banks
Executive Coach

Leanne Okabayashi
Recruitment and Operations Manager
Advisory Board

Gen. Kip Ward (R)
Advisory Board Member

Stephanie D. Nellons-Paige
Advisory Board Member

Freddie Fuller
Advisory Board Member

Cindy Kupski
Advisory Board Member

Dr. Marc A. Love
Advisory Board Member