Holly Pendell

Holly Pendell has a breadth of work experience in various roles within advocacy and engagement. Holly began their career at Strategic Healthcare as a Project Associate before moving to the US Senate, where they served as Coalition Outreach Director and later as Assistant to the State Director for George V. Voinovich. Holly then transitioned to the Ohio Department of Development as a Public Information Officer. In 2006, Holly joined the US Chamber of Commerce as a Senior Field Coordinator before ultimately finding their place at the National MS Society. At the National MS Society, they progressed from the role of Sr. Manager to the Director of Advocacy and Activist Engagement, and most recently to Associate Vice President in the same division. Holly has built a significant amount of expertise in advocating for causes and engaging activists throughout their career.

Holly Pendell earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Denison University, where they studied from 1996 to 2000. Holly is currently pursuing a Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree in Public Policy and Nonprofit Management at the University of Missouri-Columbia, with an expected completion date in 2022.