Chief Workforce Officer
Arizona Commerce Authority
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Kolu Wilson is the Chief Workforce Officer at the Arizona Commerce Authority, where she leads efforts to align Arizona’s talent ecosystem with the evolving needs of high-growth industries. She drives the development of innovative, industry-driven workforce initiatives through strategic collaboration with academic institutions and private-sector partners, strengthening the state’s talent pipeline.
With over 20 years of experience in workforce and economic development, Ms. Wilson has held key leadership roles across both public and private sectors. Her previous positions include Workforce Administrator for the State of Arizona (Arizona Commerce Authority and Office of Economic Opportunity), Assistant Commissioner at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and leader of regional workforce programs for Amazon Web Services.
Arizona: Supplying the Next Generation of Talent
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
10:15am - 10:55am MT