About

Mildred Black Hooks is the Founder of People Optimum Consulting, LLC, and an award-winning organizational culture expert.  She began her career in HR leadership 20+ years ago as an HR leader for Target Stores. A trusted advisor to the C-suite, she has lead HR operations in large organizations, developed workforce training programs, facilitated strategic initiatives, and managed major organizational changes.  Mildred’s career path includes a consistent track record of helping organizations strengthen their people, systems, and structures to realize outstanding results. She has broad HR experience, including employee relations, policy, compliance, employer branding, change management, operations, talent acquisition, culture transformation, labor law, digital transformation, workforce development, leadership coaching, workforce and leadership engagement.  

Mildred is a national speaker, best-selling author, and certified senior HR professional.  She engages in close collaboration with clients, aligning her expertise with clients’ objectives to ensure the best experience possible. As a client, you can expect Mildred to partner with you before, during and after the engagement to ensure exceptional outcomes.