Chelsea Holcombe

Chelsea Holcombe, M.S. has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Chelsea currently holds the position of Talent Specialist at BELAY since May 2023. Prior to this, they served as a Placement Coordinator at the same company from July 2022 to May 2023, and as a Client Success Consultant from September 2021 to June 2022.

Before joining BELAY, Chelsea worked at the University of West Georgia as an Associate Director from October 2019 to September 2021. Chelsea also has experience working at Valdosta State University, where they held various roles. These include Assistant Director of Programming & Staff Development for Campus Recreation from September 2018 to October 2019, Coordinator - Fitness, Wellness & Marketing, Campus Recreation from February 2016 to September 2018, Health Educator from December 2014 to February 2016, Event Reservations Coordinator from December 2011 to December 2014, and Career Counseling intern from October 2012 to July 2013. Chelsea began their career as a Graduate Assistant at Valdosta State University from August 2011 to December 2011, and as a Student Assistant from October 2008 to August 2011.

Additionally, Chelsea had a Clinical/Counseling Internship at Gateway Dual Diagnosis from January 2013 to June 2013.

Chelsea Holcombe, M.S. completed their education with a Master of Science degree in Clinical-Counseling Psychology from Valdosta State University, which they obtained from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, they also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, graduating from Valdosta State University between 2007 and 2011.

In addition to their academic achievements, Chelsea has obtained several certifications. Chelsea became a certified First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor through the American Red Cross in December 2020. Their certifications also include being a Level I Yoga Instructor certified by the Yoga Alliance in September 2019, and a One Love Facilitator through the One Love Foundation in July 2018. Chelsea is also a certified Group Fitness Instructor, having obtained their certification from the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) in April 2018.

Other certifications Chelsea has acquired include being a Bringing in the Bystander Facilitator from the Prevention Innovations Research Center in May 2017. Chelsea is also a Rape Aggression Defense-Basic Physical Defense Instructor since October 2015, although the institution providing the certification is unspecified. Chelsea is a QPR (Question Persuade Refer) Instructor, having obtained the certification from the QPR Institute. Additionally, they hold a Water Safety Instructor certification from the American Red Cross, although the specific dates of certification are not provided.