From 2001 to 2006, Dr. Holden served as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Technical Education at Broward Community College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. From 1987 to 2001, she worked at Palm Beach Community College as a Program Manager, Division Chair and Dean for Academic Affairs. Dr. Holden also served as a faculty member at community colleges in Washington and Texas. She holds a bachelor's and master’s degree in Education and a doctorate in Higher Education Administration.  

Dr. Holden currently serves on the Board of Directors for PolkWorks, Polk County Arts Alliance, Polk Vision, United Way of Central Florida, Haines City Economic Development Council, Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, Central Florida Development Council, Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE) and the East Polk Committee of 100. She also chairs on the county’s Business Competitiveness Council and is a member of the Lakeland Economic Development Council, Lake Wales Economic Development Visioning Committee, the Winter Haven Rotary Club, and Community Advisory Council. 

Last updated: 05/02/2008