Elicia Hunter

Elicia Jones Hunter is a seasoned sales executive at Amazon Web Services (AWS) with more than 20 years of experience in the technology sector, including over 13 years at Cisco. Throughout her career, she has excelled as both an individual contributor and a leader, consistently balancing strategy, execution, and emotional intelligence to deliver impactful results. Elicia is passionate about unlocking potential—whether it’s helping customers achieve their objectives, mentoring teams to elevate performance, or forging partnerships that drive innovation and growth.

At AWS, Elicia has held leadership roles across regions, most recently serving as Principal Sales Executive for Energy. She is recognized for her ability to build high-performing teams, foster meaningful connections, and guide organizations in leveraging technology to meet business goals. Her expertise spans strategic partnerships, customer engagement, and cross-functional leadership, making her a trusted advisor in Big Tech.

Beyond her professional achievements, Elicia is deeply committed to giving back. She serves as Board Chair Elect at the Texas Center for the Missing and mentors emerging tech professionals through GrowthQ. A graduate of the University of Houston’s C.T. Bauer College of Business, she earned a degree in Marketing with minors in Sales and European Studies, along with an Advanced Sales Certificate, reflecting her dedication to continuous learning and excellence in her field.

• AWS Certified AI Practitioner Early Adopter
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

• University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business- Bachelor's

• National Association of Professional Women
• Texas Center for the Missing