Martha Holland

Director at Sweet Briar College

Martha Holland graduated from Sweet Briar College, with a BA in Physics, in 1972. She began her career working in the federal government for the Federal Energy Administration (now the Department of Energy) and then the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Martha then turned to a legal career, graduating from Georgetown University School of Law in 1980. She worked in the legal department of the Detroit Edison Company and served as a lawyer for ANR Pipeline Company in Detroit during that decade. Since then, Martha has served as a prolific volunteer and fundraiser.

For the last thirty years, Martha Holland has been a key supporter of Sweet Briar College. In addition to supporting the College with significant gifts, Martha serves as a member of the Class of ‘72’s prolific fundraising team. She served as Co-chair of the Class of ‘72’s 30th reunion, and as the Treasurer of the Sweet Briar Club of Washington, D.C. She, also, volunteered and raised funds for her children’s elementary and high schools: National Presbyterian School, National Cathedral School and Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School. She served as PTA President of National Presbyterian School and as an ex officio member of its Board of Directors.

Timeline

  • Director

    Current role