Meet Dr. Cherise Crenshaw-Holmes
Dr. Cherise Crenshaw-Holmes is the Founder and Principal of Modern Work. With a deep background in strategy development, data-driven outcomes, leadership development, and organizational culture, she brings more than a decade of experience helping teams become places where people want to belong, contribute, and grow.
She’s led strategy across global companies and coached leaders across industries—from tech and media to higher education and healthcare. She’s also the designer and upcoming author of Green Flag Your Culture: Micro-Wins that Lead to Macro-Change, and a sought-after speaker on culture transformation, equity, and the future of leadership.
Cherise holds a doctorate in Pharmacology from Rutgers University and a bachelor’s of science degree from Spelman College. Cherise has committed her career to modernizing workplaces and her work sits at the intersection of strategy, humanity, and systems thinking.
Our Philosophy: Inclusion is the future of leadership. Culture is everyone’s job.
What guides us:
Equity as Strategy
We design equity-centered work that drives outcomes, not optics.
Culture as a System
Culture isn’t vibes—it’s behaviors, power, and patterns. We help you see and shift them.
People Shape Performance
Organizations don’t change—people do. And we support people with the tools to lead better.
Clarity is a Catalyst
When expectations, roles, and values are clear, cultures thrive.
Accountability Drives Trust
Accountability isn’t punishment—it’s how we show respect, protect equity, and build psychological safety.
A Framework. A Movement. A Modern Way Forward.
Our flagship model, Green Flag Your Culture™, is transforming how organizations think about inclusion—not just as training, but as a behavioral ecosystem.
Built on five core pillars—Trust, Safety, Clarity, Belonging, and Accountability—it empowers leaders and teams to make culture visible, measurable, and sustainable.
Explore our offerings:
Green Flag Assessments
Interactive Workshops & Playbooks
Executive Coaching & Strategy Sessions
Internal Campaigns & Culture Roadmaps
Certification & Learning Paths (coming soon)
Let’s Build the Workplace You Deserve
We’re not here to check a box. We’re here to build something better.
Book a call to discuss how Modern Work can support your leadership, your people, and your culture.