Holly Long

Holly Long is an accomplished professional in the food industry, currently serving as the Director of Community Engagement at the Specialty Food Association since August 2025. Prior to this role, Holly worked at Whole Foods Market for over 21 years, holding various positions including Principal Forager for Local and Emerging Brands Team, Principal Local Forager of the North Atlantic Region, NA Coordinator of Local Programs, Regional Associate Bakery Coordinator, and Bakery Team Leader. Holly's career began at F1 Boston, where responsibilities included working as a Pastry Chef and Sous Chef from June 2000 to November 2003. Holly holds a Bachelor's degree in Restaurant/Food Services Management, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Johnson & Wales University in 2002, and an Associate's degree in Baking and Pastry Arts from the same institution, completed in 2000.