Dr. Holly Whitfield

Dr. Holly Whitfield is a scholar-activist, educator, and nonprofit leader. Originally, from Indiana, Dr. Whitfield’s career brought her to Florida, St. Croix, Charlotte, and Charleston. She started her career as an elementary school teacher and her passions led her to nonprofit leadership positions in organizations that support health, wellness, and empowerment for youth, seniors, BIPOC communities, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Dr. Whitfield earned a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology where she investigated the intersection of nonprofit organizational culture with belongingness/retention and workplace feedback. In addition to leading nonprofits, Dr. Whitfield has continued her work as an educator, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at Pfeiffer University, Newberry College, and College of Charleston. Intersectionality is a focus for Dr. Whitfield. She is committed to creating affirming spaces for the full exploration of all identities and believes this is how we can best embrace wholeness and promote healing.