About Me

🔷About Alicia Jett
Alicia Jett is a business leader, entrepreneur, and seasoned HR executive turned AI integration consultant, dedicated to helping organizations unlock the power of technology to empower people and processes.

🔷 Entrepreneurial Leadership
Alicia is the Co-CEO of Clout Coffee, a boutique craft coffee roastery specializing in barrel-aged beans and celebrating the art of small-batch craftsmanship. Her entrepreneurial spirit extends to real estate property management, where she and her husband apply a strategic mindset to economic development through short and long term rental ownership and management. She knows firsthand what it’s like to juggle vision, operations, people, and growth—and brings that insight into every client conversation.

🔷 Professional Journey
With over 20 years of HR and leadership experience, Alicia has guided organizations through complex challenges in talent strategy, engagement, and operational design. Today, she helps businesses of all sizes integrate AI tools into their day-to-day work—not just to automate, but to optimize. Whether she’s working with a founder wearing five hats or an HR leader managing change, Alicia is a trusted guide and problem-solver.

🔷 Educational Engagement & Expertise
Alicia is also a respected instructor for WorldatWork and a seasoned speaker and facilitator. She’s known for her approachable teaching style and ability to distill complex topics into practical takeaways. Through tailored workshops and coaching, she helps clients tap into the power of tools like ChatGPT in ways that feel accessible, not overwhelming.

🔷 Why It Matters
Her work isn’t just about AI or efficiency—it’s about freeing people up to do what they do best. By blending smart tools with a human-centered approach, Alicia supports leaders in building systems that align with their values and goals. The result? Clearer decisions, better use of time, and sustainable growth—personally and professionally. Rather than ‘expert fixes’, Alicia partners with teams to explore, test, and build AI solutions that stick.

A passionate advocate for people-centered innovation, Alicia’s mission is simple:
Illuminate the path forward through practical training and AI integration—and Inspire HR and business leaders to confidently lead in the era of automation.

Key Highlights

🔷Entrepreneur, business leader, and HR strategist with 20+ years of experience across both corporate and founder-led organizations

🔷Advanced credentials: MBA, CCP, CEBP, GRP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

🔷Co-CEO of Clout Coffee and owner/operator of multiple ventures, from a specialty coffee brand to short-term rentals

🔷National instructor for WorldatWork, known for making complex topics approachable and actionable

🔷Creator of “The AI-Ready HR Professional”, a hands-on workshop experience that equips leaders to explore, apply, and lead with AI—without the overwhelm

🔷Trusted coach and advisor to entrepreneurs and HR teams navigating change, growth, and digital transformation

🔷Inspires confidence—not fear—around AI, helping leaders explore new tools with clarity, curiosity, and care

Community and Philanthropic Involvement

🔷Beyond her professional work, Alicia is deeply committed to strengthening her community through active leadership and service. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce, where she helps foster local business connections and regional growth. She was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, further expanding her commitment to driving long-term impact across Missouri communities.

🔷Previously, Alicia served as Executive Board Member and Head of the HR Committee for Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis, reflecting her dedication to creating positive social change. She has also held leadership roles with both the Compensation & Benefits Network of Greater St. Louis and the Atlanta Area Compensation Association, where she helped shape conversations around total rewards, equity, and strategic HR leadership.