Bridging AI Innovation & Empowered Communities
AI literacy educator with 15+ years in financial services across JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citi, experience with U.S. Small Business Administration loan operations, and hands-on work with GM Cruise autonomous vehicle systems. Founder of AI for Brothers & Sisters and AI for Savvy Seniors.
"If you are not at the table, you are on the menu."
— Norman Weekes, Core Philosophy
Norman Weekes
Norman William Weekes
Founder, AI for Brothers & Sisters & AI for Savvy Seniors
"Designing accessible, hands-on learning so adults and seniors can use AI confidently, critically, and safely in everyday life, work, and decision-making."
Professional Certificates
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AI for Content Creation
Google / Coursera
Focuses on using generative AI tools to support content development, drafting, and refinement.
AI for Writing and Communicating
Google / Coursera
Training in generative prompting to support business communication, presentations, and structured documentation.
AI for Research and Insights
Google / Coursera
Training in using AI to support research, synthesize information, identify patterns, and develop useful insights.
AI for Brainstorming and Planning
Google / Coursera
Training in using AI for ideation, planning, structured problem-solving, and project development.
Introduction to Generative AI
Google Cloud / Coursera
Foundational training in generative AI, large language models, and common AI applications.
The Ethics of AI
University of Helsinki / MOOC.fi
Coursework examining ethical principles in AI, including fairness, accountability, transparency, and societal impact.
Chatbots
Johns Hopkins University / Coursera
Coursework covering chatbot history and mechanics, chatbot creation, and machine-learning approaches to text classification.
The Complete AI Data Training Course
Udemy
Practical training related to human-data annotation, model training workflows, feedback, and evaluation.
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Leadership & Experience
Combining decades of enterprise financial acumen with hands-on AI testing and community activism to unlock real-world opportunities.
AI Literacy Initiatives
Founder, AI for Brothers & Sisters | AI for Savvy Seniors
Norman founded these programs to help Black adults and older adults build practical AI skills, critical judgment, and confidence using AI in everyday life, work, and decision-making.
AI for Brothers & Sisters
"Wise Up, Rise Up." Encourages Black adults to move from hesitation to confident, practical AI utilization in daily business, career development, and problem-solving.
AI for Savvy Seniors
Reminds older adults that their decades of life experience provide unique advantages in evaluating AI tech critically, safely, and effectively.
Professional Track Record
Finance, Autonomous Vehicles & Public Service
GM Cruise — Autonomous Vehicle Trainer
Hands-on AIWorked with GM Cruise autonomous vehicle systems in real-world operating environments and trained new operators.
Financial Services Leadership
15+ YearsJPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citi. Built business-banking relationships, treasury solutions, and growth strategies for small businesses.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Pandemic ReliefServed with the U.S. Small Business Administration on PPP and Disaster Loan operations, including loan review and approval work.
Community Board & Mentorship Contributions
The Mentoring Center
Board Member — Youth Empowerment
Oakland Digital Arts Center
Board Member — Digital Literacy
BUILD.org
Entrepreneurship Coach & Mentor
Wall Street Wizards
Financial Educator for At-Risk Youth
Connect with Norman Weekes
Interested in AI literacy workshops, executive financial consulting, speaking engagements, or community collaboration?
"AI literacy is the new political and financial empowerment." — Norman Weekes