Holly Bernardo

Holly Bernardo currently serves as the Director of Hope Navigators at the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, overseeing the creation of a statewide program to support veterans in collaboration with the Executive Office of the Governor. Previously, Holly held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Big Bend Homeless Coalition and Chief Development Officer at CESC (The Kearney Center). Earlier career roles include Chief Operating Officer at Ability1st and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Room in the Inn, along with positions at Nashville Rescue Mission, YWCA, and Cumberland Heights Inc. Holly holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Florida State University.