Mouhammat Steven Matly

About Mouhammat Steven Matly

SM DiversityCertified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)AI-Enabled Executive Search | Recruiting | Talent Infrastructure | Inclusive Workforce StrategySM Diversity is a nationally recognized executive search and recruiting firm specializing in full-cycle talent acquisition, leadership recruitment, and inclusive workforce solutions.For more than a decade, we have partnered with foundations, government agencies, nonprofits, and growth-stage organizations to recruit high-performing talent — from emerging leaders to C-suite executives — while strengthening equitable hiring systems and modernizing how organizations build talent pipelines.Our work spans executive search, recruiting infrastructure, and workforce strategy for mission-driven organizations across the United States.We combine human-centered recruiting expertise with AI-enabled talent infrastructure, helping organizations identify stronger candidates, reduce bias in hiring, and build sustainable workforce strategies.Recruiting is our core expertise. Talent systems are our multiplier.Core Services• Executive Search & Leadership Recruitment(C-Suite, Vice President, and Director-level placements)• Full-Cycle Recruiting & Talent Acquisition(Sourcing, screening, structured interviews, and candidate management)• AI-Enabled Talent Sourcing & Structured Hiring Systems• Recruitment Marketing & Employer Brand Strategy• HRIS & ATS Implementation & Talent Infrastructure Optimization• Inclusive Workforce Strategy & DEI-Aligned Hiring Frameworks• Community Hiring Programs & Workforce DevelopmentTrusted BySeattle FoundationCommunity Foundation for Greater AtlantaCivic CommonsCity of SeattleWashington State Government AgenciesNorthwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development CouncilWhy Organizations Partner with SM Diversity• 10+ years delivering successful leadership placements• National recruiting reach supported by deep community partnerships• AI-enabled recruiting operations: faster pipelines, smarter screening, measurable outcomes• Proven expertise across nonprofit, government, and social impact sectors• Leadership recognized by Forbes, NBC, The Seattle Times, and TEDxWe don’t just help organizations hire.We help them build modern recruiting systems designed for long-term impact. s•••••@smdiversity.com linkedin.com/in/stevenmatly

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Sm Diversity

   Jan 2014 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   SM DiversityCertified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)AI-Enabled Executive Search | Recruiting | Talent Infrastructure | Inclusive Workforce StrategySM Diversity is a nationally recognized executive search and recruiting firm specializing in leadership recruitment and full-cycle talent acquisition.For more than a decade, we have partnered with foundations, government agencies, nonprofits, and growth-stage organizations to recruit high-performing talent—from emerging leaders to C-suite executives—while strengthening equitable hiring systems and modernizing how organizations build talent pipelines.We combine human-centered recruiting with AI-enabled talent infrastructure, helping organizations identify stronger candidates, reduce bias in hiring, and build sustainable workforce strategies.Core Services• Executive Search & Leadership Recruitment• Full-Cycle Recruiting & Talent Acquisition• AI-Enabled Talent Sourcing• Recruitment Marketing & Employer Branding• HRIS & ATS Implementation• Inclusive Workforce Strategy• Community Hiring & Workforce DevelopmentTrusted BySeattle Foundation · Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta · Civic Commons · City of Seattle · Washington State Government · Northwest Mountain MSDCLeadership recognized by Forbes, NBC, The Seattle Times, and TEDx.We don’t just help organizations hire—we help them build modern recruiting systems for long-term impact. s•••••@smdiversity.com linkedin.com/in/stevenmatly

Education

• Cornell University

  Cornell University - Strategic Human Resources Leadership program - eCornell

  2016 — 2016

• UW Foster School of Business

  Business Certificate Program, Business Certificate Program

  2017 — 2018