Holly Whitfield

Holly Whitfield, PhD, has a diverse work experience spanning various organizations and roles. Starting in 2008, they served as the Development Director for the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center. From 2009 to 2015, they worked as an Office Manager/Billing Specialist for Dr. Robert Monokian. In 2013, they became the Campaign Manager for Pfeiffer University at Charlotte. Holly transitioned to the role of Director of Development and Communications at Time Out Youth in 2018. In 2020, Holly founded their own consulting firm, Just Real Consulting, where they served as the Founder and CEO, focusing on fair and equitable hiring practices and employee engagement. Holly also took on the role of Executive Director for the Shepherd's Center of Charlotte in January 2020. In September 2021, they became the Executive Director for the Alliance for Full Acceptance until December 2022. Holly also has experience in academia, as an Adjunct Professor at Pfeiffer University from 2017 to 2021 and the College of Charleston from 2022 onwards. Currently, they are serving as the Executive Director for Deep Center.

Holly Whitfield, PhD has a comprehensive educational background. Holly completed their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, from 2017 to 2022. Before that, they pursued their Masters of Science in Leadership, specializing in Organizational Behavior Studies, at Pfeiffer University, completing it in 2015. In 2003, Holly obtained their Master of Science (MS) in Education from Nova Southeastern University. Holly began their educational journey with a Bachelor's degree in Education from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis in 1992. Outside of formal academic institutions, Holly also gained knowledge in real estate through Superior Real Estate.