Suzannah Hicks
@suzannahhicks
AI Strategy & Enablement Leader with 10+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Bachelor of Arts, History
1988 - 1992
Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Developed strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
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