Professional Bio
Mildred Black is an organizational consultant, transformation coach, and speaker known for her expertise at the intersection of people and culture. She specializes in workplace culture transformation, leadership development, and facilitated learning experiences, with a mission to develop people and remove barriers to human greatness.
As Founder and CEO of People Optimum Consulting, she partners with organizations—including Fortune 100 companies such as Amazon and Mercedes-Benz—to improve workplace outcomes through innovative performance and development solutions. Her proprietary Organizational Performance Optimization System™ helps leaders and teams establish strong workplace foundations, align strategic priorities, and nurture thriving environments.
With more than two decades of experience as a senior HR leader in both public and private sectors, Mildred has led initiatives to enhance employee experience, organizational development, communications, technology, and operational performance. Recognized by The Wall Street Journal and featured on ABC and Fox News, she is also the creator of the People+Culture Vodcast and Newsletter.
Mildred holds an Executive MBA from Georgia State University, a B.S. in Business Administration from The University of Alabama, and certifications as a Senior HR Professional (SHRM-SCP, SPHR). She has studied business in China and strategy at Harvard Extension School.
www.peopleoptimum.com
As Founder and CEO of People Optimum Consulting, she partners with organizations—including Fortune 100 companies such as Amazon and Mercedes-Benz—to improve workplace outcomes through innovative performance and development solutions. Her proprietary Organizational Performance Optimization System™ helps leaders and teams establish strong workplace foundations, align strategic priorities, and nurture thriving environments.
With more than two decades of experience as a senior HR leader in both public and private sectors, Mildred has led initiatives to enhance employee experience, organizational development, communications, technology, and operational performance. Recognized by The Wall Street Journal and featured on ABC and Fox News, she is also the creator of the People+Culture Vodcast and Newsletter.
Mildred holds an Executive MBA from Georgia State University, a B.S. in Business Administration from The University of Alabama, and certifications as a Senior HR Professional (SHRM-SCP, SPHR). She has studied business in China and strategy at Harvard Extension School.
www.peopleoptimum.com
Education:
The University of Alabama 1998
Business, Financial Management
Georgia State University 2010
Executive MBA
Chapter Affiliation
Alabama
Areas of Expertise
Human Resources