Marlena Holden

Marlena Holden has a diverse work experience. Marlena most recently worked at Education Analytics as the Director of Brand & Communications since 2023. Prior to that, they held various roles at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, including Chief of Staff, Student Health and Wellbeing, Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing, Interim Director, Marketing & Prevention Services, and Marketing & Health Communications Manager. Before joining the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Marlena worked as a Communications Specialist at the Wisconsin Education Association Council and as a Public Relations Account Executive at Stephan & Brady. Marlena also held the position of Assistant Director, Marketing Outreach & Project Management at the United Way of Dane County. Marlena started their career as an Editorial Assistant at the Wisconsin Medical Society.

Marlena Holden completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1996 to 2000. Following this, they pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Women's Studies (Film Theory) from The Ohio State University between 2000 and 2002. In addition to their formal education, Marlena received the Green Dot Certification - College Curriculum in June 2016.