Mildred Black Hooks is the Founder and Principal of People Optimum Consulting, LLC. Mildred thrives at the intersection of strategy, transformation, people and communication. She specializes in transforming people, systems and structures to realize exceptional results. Mildred’s qualifications include Strategy Studies from Harvard Extension School, Executive MBA from Georgia State University, a business degree from…
Karen Burklew is a Community Relations Manager at Alabama Power, serving Tuscaloosa and Bibb counties. She is responsible for community development, governmental relations and economic development with the goal of improving quality of life in the communities she serves. She has been employed with Alabama Power for 28 years and has worked in the areas…
Karen Thompson-Jackson, Ph.D, has served as the Executive Director of Temporary Emergency Services since 1990. She received her Bachelor, Master and Ph.D degrees from the University of Alabama. She is an adjunct professor at The UA School of Social Work. She also serves as the administrative assistant at Elizabeth Baptist Church and is Co-Chair of…
Katherine Waldon is currently an educator with the Tuscaloosa City School System. She has served more than six years in Education and Workforce Development. Katherine volunteers with several civic and faith-based organizations such as the Benjamin Barnes YMCA Advisory Council, Junior League of Tuscaloosa-Community Council, Eta Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.…
A graduate of Shelton State Community College’s Machine Tool Technology and Computerized Numerical Control programs, Jason Moore has over 26 years of experience in manufacturing, teaching and college administration. Currently serving as Dean of Workforce and Economic Development, Moore has served in numerous positions during his 17 years at the College including Machine Tool Technology…
Jeff Knox, a 1990 University of Alabama Graduate, got his first start at a YMCA at age six and has never left. He is a 32-year YMCA Professional with a proven track record in membership, community and staff development. Knox comes back to Tuscaloosa from the YMCA of Greenville where he spent four years as…
Jerome Elliott is a retired science teacher with 35 years of teaching experience in the Tuscaloosa County school system. During his 35 years of teaching, he was also an assistant coach for the Hillcrest High School boys basketball team. In 1982, he founded and coached the first AAU athletic club for at risk youth in…
Jerry E. Carter, Sr. is a Tuscaloosa native who attended Druid High School. He later joined The US Airforce and proudly served for six and a half years. He is retired from Conway Freight where he was employed as a Driver Sales Rep. Carter, Sr. is currently serving as the President of The Tuscaloosa County…
Jessica Alexander is the Director of Development and Capital Programs for the Tuscaloosa Housing Authority. She is responsible for development and modernization activities for the Agency. She has over ten years of experience in administering various programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Through her experience, she has helped families maintain affordable housing,…
Dr. Jessica Constant is a native of Greensboro, Alabama. She currently resides in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Jessica has a Ph. D in Educational Management from Hampton University, an Educational Specialist from the University of Montevallo, Master degrees in School Counseling and Education Administration from the University of West Alabama and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary…