Marya Calhoun

Marya Calhoun is a Strategic Human Resources Leader, Executive Coach, and Speaker with a proven record of transforming people strategy into measurable business performance. As a Senior Human Resources leader and Founder of Optima HR Group, she helps organizations build human-centered, high-performing cultures through leadership development, organizational design, and change management. Her expertise spans strategic planning, performance optimization, talent acquisition, and leadership coaching — all anchored in her belief that HR should be both human and profitable. A sought-after contributor and thought leader, Marya provides insights on the future of work, AI in HR, leadership culture, and employee experience. She’s passionate about helping executives lead with empathy while drivin...