Dr. Cherise Crenshaw-Holmes is an influential and collaborative senior executive with a strong track record in driving organizational transformation and leading diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. With a passion for fostering high-performance cultures and creating inclusive work environments, Cherise has built a reputation as a leader who aligns people strategies with business goals to drive measurable success. In her most recent role as the Head of Culture and DEI at Invitae, Cherise spearheaded initiatives that embed DEI into the company’s core infrastructure, resulting in increased engagement scores and greater representation in leadership. In 2020. Dr. Crenshaw-Holmes founded Modern Work Consultancy, partnering with organizations to implement DEI strategies that lead to lasting change. Through expert coaching, innovative training programs, and strategic counsel, Cherise empowers leaders to foster inclusive environments where all employees can thrive. By designing custom leadership programs that focus on allyship, bias mitigation, and identity awareness, Cherise drives organizations to attract and retain diverse talent while building a sense of belonging. In previous roles, Cherise has served as Director of DEI at McCann Worldgroup, playing a pivotal role in developing and executing multi-year DEI strategies that improved workforce diversity metrics and enhanced employee engagement. At Spotify, she helped to scale the company’s global diversity, inclusion, and belonging programs, driving the expansion of Employee Resource Groups and improving diversity metrics across regions. Her ability to leverage data-driven insights has been key to refining strategies and delivering impactful results across diverse teams.