Norman Rodriguez

Norman Rodriguez CEO, TierOneNorman Rodriguez has dedicated his career to transforming workforce development by expanding access to high-paying careers for untapped communities. As CEO of Elevate, he led the organization in equipping over 1,000 individuals from under-resourced backgrounds with the skills needed to secure technology roles with salaries of $50,000 or more. Through groundbreaking partnerships with over 53 major employers and nearly a dozen municipalities, including T-Mobile, ZipRecruiter, and Outreach.io and Arizona-wide cities, Elevate provided direct career pathways and generated over $70 million in new income for its graduates. Now, as CEO of TierOne, Norman is pioneering the use of AI and conversational intelligence to scale student outcomes for education and edtech partners. TierOne leverages AI-driven roleplay simulations to accelerate student skill development, ensuring students gain real-world experience faster and more effectively. By integrating advanced AI training methodologies, TierOne is reshaping workforce training, making learning more efficient and accessible.