Hakimu Davidson

As a Senior Consultant with Nonprofit HR's Impact Search Advisors, Powered by OneDigital, Hakimu Davidson partners with mission-driven organizations to lead inclusive, values-aligned executive search engagements. Known for his integrity, discernment, and relationship-first approach, Hakimu brings over 16 years of recruiting expertise across sectors—from nonprofit and social impact to Big Tech and financial services. He specializes in helping clients identify leaders who reflect their communities, champion their missions, and inspire change.

Hakimu’s search work is deeply informed by his lifelong commitment to social justice. With a family legacy rooted in civil rights advocacy—his grandfather, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, was a seminal figure in the movement—Hakimu has built a career that channels purpose into practice. He has led successful searches for organizations advancing racial equity, environmental justice, public health, education, and economic empowerment, including the Greater Washington Urban League, National Forest Foundation, PolicyLink, Richmond LAND, California Environmental Justice Alliance, and more.