Founder and Principal Consultant@Modern Work Consultancy
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Dr. Cherise Crenshaw-Holmes is a seasoned strategist and the Founder of Modern Work, LLC, where she advises C-suite leaders and People teams on embedding equity into core business strategy. With deep cross-industry experience in tech, healthcare, media, and advertising, she has led enterprise-wide cultural transformations that strengthen leadership accountability and drive measurable workforce equity.
Cherise is known for designing intersectional, data-driven frameworks that address race, identity, and systemic barriers in the workplace. Her clients range from Fortune 500 companies to high-growth startups, and her work consistently delivers actionable, sustainable culture change. A trusted advisor and speaker at platforms like Digital Summit and Tech Inclusion, she was recently named a 2024 Top 100 DEI Practitioner by OnCon Icons.
She holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University and certifications in leadership coaching and organizational development.More...