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Holly A. Jordan, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Holly A. is currently the Director of Business Development at Anera, where they lead a team in researching new opportunities, recruiting staff, and securing grants. Holly A. has successfully secured $27 million in grants for programs benefiting vulnerable communities. Prior to this role, Holly served as the Business Development Manager at Anera, bringing in $11.5 million in revenue through proposal development. Holly A. has also worked at VariQ as an Associate Proposal Manager and Associate Business Development Analyst, securing government contracts and coordinating with different departments. Additionally, Holly has taught at Virginia Tech, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, and Roanoke College, where they secured funding for academic courses and taught various subjects. Holly A. has also worked as a Communications Specialist at First Presbyterian Church of Athens and as an Instructor at the University of Georgia. Throughout their career, Holly has demonstrated strong leadership, proposal writing, and grant securing skills.

Holly A. Jordan, Ph.D. has a diverse educational background. Holly A. first attended Cardinal Newman School from 2001 to 2003, where they obtained their High School Diploma. Holly A. then pursued their Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Government from Converse University, graduating in 2006.

After completing their undergraduate studies, Holly went on to pursue a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Religion/Religious Studies from The University of Georgia, which they obtained in 2009.

Holly's passion for academia and cultural theory led their to Virginia Tech, where they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in ASPECT (Political and Cultural Theory) and earned their degree in 2016. During their time at Virginia Tech, they also earned a Graduate Certificate in Future Professoriate in 2016, further enhancing their teaching skills.

In addition to their formal education, Holly A. Jordan, Ph.D. has obtained several certifications throughout their career. Notably, they completed a Training in Human Subjects Protection from Virginia Tech in November 2012. Holly A. also holds certifications like APMP-Foundation from the Association of Proposal Management Professionals, Quality Matters Applying the QM Rubric from ProEvaluators, LLC, and MEAL DPro Flex from Humentum.

More recently, Holly obtained certifications such as Manager Essentials from Campfire in June 2023, and Sexual Harassment Prevention (U.S. Federal) for Supervisors from EasyLlama - HR & Compliance Training For Modern Teams in January 2023.

These educational achievements and certifications showcase Holly A. Jordan's strong academic background and commitment to professional development throughout their career.