Anna Newsome Holcomb serves as the Director of Retention & Completion Initiatives at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where responsibilities include coordinating the implementation of the undergraduate enrollment strategic plan aimed at enhancing access and promoting student retention. Previous roles at Georgia Tech include Lead Instructor/Course Designer for the ECE Discovery Studio and Assistant Director for the Undergraduate Professional Communication Program, focusing on effective communication for engineering students. Prior experience at CEISMC involved educational research, managing NSF-funded projects, and coordinating educational outreach initiatives. Anna holds a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Leadership and Practice from the University of North Georgia, an M.S. in Educational Research from Georgia State University, and a Bachelor's in Public Policy from Georgia Institute of Technology.