Holly Alexander

Holly Alexander serves as the Executive Director of Residential Life at the University of Houston since August 2021, overseeing Student Housing and Residence Life programs aimed at enhancing student success and retention. Prior to this role, Holly spent nearly 20 years at William & Mary, advancing from Assistant Director to Associate Director, where responsibilities included recruiting and training staff, implementing software to improve operational efficiency, and developing training programs. Additional experience includes directing residential life at Marywood University and managing operations at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, emphasizing crisis response, budget management, and staff development. Holly holds a BA in Social Work and Counseling from Franklin Pierce University, an MA in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a PhD in Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership from William & Mary.