Founder & Principal, Solaris Impact

Alejandro Roark is a nationally respected policy leader with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of technology, public policy, and equitable workforce development. He is the Founder and Principal of Solaris Impact, a mission-driven consultancy that helps governments, coalitions, and nonprofits shape inclusive digital strategies and advance technology policy that unlocks opportunity for all.

Alejandro has built a career advising senior government officials, corporate executives, and civil society leaders on the future of digital infrastructure, AI governance, and workforce transformation. A skilled coalition-builder and executive strategist, he brings deep experience navigating complex policy landscapes to accelerate innovation in ways that are ethical, scalable, and rooted in real-world impact.

Prior to founding Solaris Impact, Alejandro served as a senior executive at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), where he lead the Consumer Policy and Governmental Affairs Bureau —including early guidance on the integration of AI tools across the federal government. He has also held senior leadership roles in national civil rights organizations, where he spearheaded cross-sector initiatives to expand connectivity, develop inclusive skilling programs, and ensure emerging technologies serve historically underrepresented communities.

Alejandro is a trusted voice in policy conversations around AI literacy, equitable access to education technology, and building 21st-century workforce pipelines. He regularly advises on public-private partnerships, and works closely with trade associations, foundations, and NGOs to drive policy alignment across sectors. His work reflects a strategic focus on aligning education and workforce development goals with business innovation, government priorities, and democratic values.

Known for his ability to lead large decentralized teams, shape advocacy strategies, and brief senior leaders across public and private sectors, Alejandro has the executive presence and policy fluency to influence change at scale. He is a frequent advisor to lawmakers, and a recognized advocate for responsible innovation.

Alejandro holds a Master’s in Public Administration and is deeply committed to ensuring that the promise of digital transformation—and particularly AI—translates into meaningful, measurable real-world progress for all.