Dr. JoAnn Rolle — The AI Workforce Integration Economist
Career Milestones
IBM | Howard University | CUNY / Medgar Evers College | Art Basel | CBER Advisory Board
Organizations are investing billions in AI — and most of their workforce isn’t using it. Dr. JoAnn Rolle is the economist who explains why, and the strategist who fixes it. Drawing on 35+ years at the intersection of workforce economics, IBM, HBCUs, and intergenerational leadership, she helps executive teams move from AI anxiety to AI fluency.
About Jo-Ann Rolle
Immediate Past President, National HBCU Business Deans Roundtable. Ph.D. in Economics, Certified in Immersive Tech. 5+ yrs on Executive Committee, specialized in strategic corporate partnerships and workforce development.
With over 35 years of experience in various sectors and roles, I am a consultant, workforce development expert, and academic leader who helps companies and organizations with upskilling and retooling diverse talent pools in today’s shared, gig, and knowledge-based economy. I have mentored multi-discipline, multi-cultural, and divergent thinking leaders and entrepreneurs, and delivered measurable ROI for my clients.
As the founder and CEO of JoAnn Rolle Consulting, I leverage my unique blend of skills and experiences to identify market needs, improve efficiency for resources and capital, and scale existing systems by re-creating innovative processes and navigating changes. I am also a global thought leader on the topics of the future of work and entrepreneurship for the underserved, and a keynote speaker and influencer who advocates for workforce diversity and development. My mission is to empower economic and social transformation through education, collaboration and partnerships.
