Kenyatta Lovett

As lead for the Postsecondary Attainment portfolio, Kenyatta advances ESG’s vision and work focused on ensuring that higher education serves as an engine of economic opportunity and mobility, equipping more students with high-value degrees and credentials that lead to well-paying, in-demand careers. Kenyatta previously served as the Managing Director for Higher Education and Workforce at Educate Texas. In this role, he managed the portfolio of programs to support the organization’s strategic plan to significantly contribute to the attainment goal for Texas. Under his leadership, Kenyatta led statewide initiatives focused on improving outcomes in college access, work-based learning, and transfer and credit mobility. Prior to joining Educate Texas, Kenyatta served as the Assistant Commissioner for Workforce Services at the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development. He also led the nation's first statewide think tank and advocacy organization focused on advancing college completion and degree attainment - Complete Tennessee. Kenyatta has also served in leadership roles in higher education as an Assistant Vice Chancellor at the Tennessee Board of Regents and Chief of Staff at Volunteer State Community College. Kenyatta has a B.F.A. from Howard University, an M.B.A. and a Ph.D. in public administration from Tennessee State University.