Ashley Cooks
Organizational Development Leader | Learning Strategist | Founder of EmpowerHer Strategies | Driving Inclusive Growth & Performance
- Role
- Learning and Development Business Partner at Post Consumer Brands
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ashley Cooks
I’m an Organizational Development strategist passionate about helping companies build stronger teams, inclusive cultures, and smarter learning ecosystems. With a background in Organizational Communication (B.A.) and currently pursuing a Master’s in Organizational Psychology, I bring a blend of academic insight and real-world experience to every initiative.As Founder & CEO of EmpowerHer Strategies LLC, I lead a consulting firm dedicated to transforming how organizations develop talent. We partner with businesses to design inclusive learning solutions, leadership development programs, and workforce strategies that drive measurable results.My experience spans industries including manufacturing, retail, and energy—where I’ve led needs assessments, overhauled onboarding, and designed adaptive e-learning programs that connect learning to performance. I take a systems-thinking approach to every project and stay active in ATD and ISPI, continuously exploring new trends in organizational effectiveness and talent development.In 2025, I was honored to be recognized as part of The Learning Guild’s Thirty Under 30 and the Global Thirty Under 30 program with the OEB Conference in Berlin, Germany—two distinctions celebrating emerging leaders shaping the future of learning and development.Let’s connect if you’re focused on building an engaged, high-performing workforce or need a partner to lead strategic L&D initiatives that align with your company’s goals. E-Portfolio: ashleylcooks.wixsite.com/ashleylcooks1EmpowerHER Strategies LLC: empowerherstrategiesllc.com
Experience
Learning and Development Business Partner
Feb 2026 — Present
Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Organizational Communication, General
Grand Canyon University
Master's degree, Clinical mental health counseling
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Organizational Communication
2015 — 2020
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