Dr. Cherry Collier is an award-winning thought leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. An Organizational Psychologist, Strategist, Executive Coach, and Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Consultant for Personality Matters, Inc. Her science-based approach and brain-based techniques, propel people, teams, and organizations to build bridges and work from the inside out to achieve their goals.

Dr. Cherry specializes in emotional intelligence, neuroscience, leadership development, and DEI Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She received her Doctorate and Master of Science in Applied Social/Organizational Psychology from the University of Georgia and Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Spelman College. She is the author of more than twenty-five Human Behavior related books for leaders, executives, and coaches.

Dr. Cherry is often called the DEI Whisperer because she has a unique ability to fiercely “hold the space” and be totally present which creates a psychologically safe environment that allows others all the space they need to fully express themselves. She listens to others with head, heart and hands approach so that they are heard, seen and understood.

Dr. Cherry uses practical applications and positive psychology theories as a guide to help her clients use their whole brain to solve problems (art and science), improve emotional intelligence and performance of teams, understand how to change behaviors of self and others in difficult situations, increase self-awareness, understand personality and style differences, and build leadership competencies to achieve extraordinary results.

Dr. Cherry specializes in emotional intelligence, personality and performance, leadership development, communication and influence, team effectiveness and development, diversity, strategic planning and change management. As an executive coach and international consultant, Dr. Cherry’s clients have included many government and Fortune 500 corporations. She is passionate about helping leaders improve from the inside out by refining management and communication styles that lead to breakthrough results. She has successfully led professional service consulting teams through large-scale organizational, human performance, and change management rollouts. She has also implemented worldwide communications strategies to support global corporate programs. Dr. Cherry is driven by challenge and has great success coaching leaders to turn obstacles into opportunities.