Holly is a certified coach, specializing in mindset coaching for elite performers, executives, and athletes. She is a retired senior CIA operations officer, leader, and coach, having served for over 20 years, traveling the world and connecting with people from other countries and cultures. She has coached high school student-athletes for over 15 years and mentored people at all levels throughout her career. Holly attributes her sensibility and empathy for others to her small-town roots which have enabled her to stay true to herself. She received a B.S. in Geography with a minor in Mathematics at Salisbury University, where she played NCAA Division III field hockey, and later earned an M.S. in Geographic & Cartographic Sciences from George Mason University. She lives in a Washington, D.C. suburb with her family, a dog, and a cat.