About Us
We help businesses unlock efficiency through AI while preserving and strengthening workplace culture.
Human First AI Consulting is led by Jess Pischel, Founder & Principal Consultant
Jess works with leadership teams to turn AI from an overwhelming set of possibilities into clear, prioritized decisions that drive real business value. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, culture, and change helping organizations adopt AI in ways that actually stick.
With a background spanning consulting and in-house leadership roles, Jess brings a practical, human-centered lens to AI strategy. Her experience includes working with nationally recognized brands such as KeyBank, Lexus, Celebrity Cruises, and Lush Cosmetics, supporting initiatives across customer experience, employee experience, and operational effectiveness.
Jess is known for translating complex ideas into clear roadmaps, facilitating productive executive conversations, and helping leaders focus on where AI can save time, reduce errors, and create measurable ROI without losing sight of people, trust, or adoption.
She holds an MBA, is Prosci Change Management Certified, and has completed executive education in AI and business strategy through MIT. Her approach combines structured strategy with real-world pragmatism, helping organizations move forward with confidence rather than hype.
AI feels overwhelming. We make it easy, without losing sight of your culture.
By combining vendor-neutral AI assessments with culture-first change management, we ensure organizations adopt the right technology, integrate it seamlessly, and achieve measurable results without losing the human touch.
Beyond advising on vendors, we also support direct implementation of simple automations. For more complex solutions, we collaborate with IT departments or trusted third-party vendors to guide and oversee implementation, ensuring strategies translate into action
Our Mission
At Human First AI Consulting, we believe technology should empower people, not replace them. Our mission is simple: make AI practical, profitable, and people-first.
Our Philosophy
Human First
Culture and adoption drive ROI, not just the tools.
Partnership
We guide your team every step of the way, ensuring confidence and clarity.
Practical AI
We focus on real-world applications that save time and create value fast.
