Suzannah HicksSH
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Suzannah Hicks

@suzannahhicks

AI Strategy & Enablement Leader with 10+ years of experience.

Zimbabwe
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a Director or VP-level role in AI Strategy or Enablement to lead impactful programs and shape enterprise AI capabilities.

I am an AI Strategy & Enablement Leader with over a decade of experience in translating advanced technologies into tangible business value. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between innovation and operations, particularly in the realm of generative AI, agentic automation, and data-driven systems. I have successfully led enterprise AI initiatives in healthcare, where I rolled out GenAI copilots and implemented multi-agent automation in contact center workflows, significantly enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have built AI-first cultures and advised executive leadership, delivering measurable gains in speed, compliance, and service delivery. My approach balances cutting-edge implementation with responsible governance and human-centered adoption. I hold a Doctorate in Organizational Development and a Master's in Analytics, and I am passionate about shaping the future of applied AI through strategic advisory services and high-impact programs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

AI Program Architect

Hummingbird Healthcare

Jan 2025 - Present (6 months)

Designed and executed an enterprise-wide AI strategy to accelerate service delivery, enhance patient access, and embed AI into daily operations across departments. Led the successful pilot and enterprise rollout of ChatGPT, delivering a 6+ hour/week time savings per user and driving measurable productivity and knowledge-sharing improvements across 50+ teams.

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Current

Adjunct Professor

Johnson & Wales University

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Designed and taught a doctoral-level Business Intelligence course, integrating enterprise AI strategy, analytics adoption frameworks, and ethical considerations in data use. Bridged academic theory and industry application by embedding real-world examples from AI transformation initiatives, including generative AI and automation in services and healthcare.

MF

Director-level Data & AI Strategist

Merchants Fleet

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Led enterprise data and AI strategy focused on reducing operational friction, scaling automation, and accelerating insight-to-execution timelines across services and delivery operations. Piloted Microsoft Copilot and GenAI tools to evaluate productivity gains, readiness for enterprise-scale adoption, and impact on time-to-value across implementation cycles.

IP

Chief Data Scientist & Strategist

International Association of Privacy Professionals

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)

Built the organization’s data and analytics function from the ground up, leading enterprise strategy, team development, and analytics infrastructure in support of global privacy compliance and service innovation. Led the creation of a privacy-aligned data culture, embedding Privacy-by-Design into all analytics, infrastructure, and reporting workflows through close collaboration with legal and comp

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Johnson & Wales University logoJU

Johnson & Wales University

Doctor of Business Administration, Organizational Development

2018 - 2024

Completed a doctoral program with a focus on Organizational Development. The dissertation explored the adoption of an organizational data culture, applying Diffusion of Innovation to drive change.

University of New Hampshire logoUH

University of New Hampshire

Master of Science, Analytics and Data Science

2016 - 2018

Obtained a Master of Science degree in Analytics and Data Science. Developed expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization techniques.

Berea College logoBC

Berea College

Bachelor of Arts, History

1988 - 1992

Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Developed strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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