Aaron Hunter
Federal Workforce Strategy | Agency Partnerships | AI Readiness | U.S. Air Force Veteran
- Role
- Account Director at Coursera
- Location
- Pinehurst, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Aaron Hunter
Let’s be honest: Most \"corporate training\" is forgettable. Most \"federal training\" is worse.I’m here to fix that.At Coursera, I partner with Federal leaders who are tired of the status quo. I combine 15 years of L&D experience with a data-obsessed approach to prove that government workforces can be just as agile and tech-savvy as any startup—they just need the right map.My Professional DNA- The Stats: 15 years in L&D, 100+ role-based programs launched, and learners upskilled across the DoD, IC, and DOE- The Background: As a former U.S. Air Force Intelligence professional, I bring operational discipline to education. I don’t believe in \"checking the box.\" I believe in mission readiness.How I Help Agencies Win- Strategic Alignment: I don\'t believe in \"spray and pray\" training. I map specific skills to your mission outcomes so you aren\'t just buying content—you\'re buying capability- Future-Proofing: From AI mandates to the next \"unprecedented event,\" I help you build a workforce that adapts faster than the threat landscape changes.If you want to modernize your workforce without breaking your compliance protocols (or your spirit), let’s talk.
Experience
Account Director
Jan 2026 — Present · Pinehurst, NC, US
Lead full-lifecycle strategy for key Federal accounts, consolidating \"New Business\" acquisition and \"Existing Business\" expansion into a single strategic ownership role.End-to-End Mission Ownership: Serve as the primary architect for agency workforce strategies, managing the entire partnership lifecycle from initial capture and procurement to program implementation and renewal.Strategic Growth: Responsible for identifying new mission-critical requirements within the DoD and Public sectors, aligning Coursera’s capabilities to emerging federal mandates (AI, Cyber, Skills-Based Hiring).Unified Account Accountability: Eliminated hand-off friction by serving as the sole executive point of contact, ensuring that promises made during the sales cycle are executed during the sustainment phase.Impact: Managing a diverse portfolio agencies spanning DoE, DoD, and IC with a focus on high-retention upskilling and workforce modernization.
Education
Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF
Project Management
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Associate of Arts - AA, French Studies
2013 — 2014
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Arts - AA, Military Intelligence, General
2012 — 2012
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General
2012 — 2013
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Associate of Arts - AA, Arabic Language and Literature
2009 — 2010
North Carolina State University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
2019 — 2021
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