Hollie a lifelong Hoosier with a passion for advocacy. Hollie has helped people find their voice as a pancreas transplant recipient of almost 8 years, in which Hollie’s had to learn self advocacy for her healthcare, and as the mother of an amazing Autistic young man of whom she’s become an individual advocate for to ensure his needs are being met. Hollie uses her employment and various organizations that she is part of to give back to her community.
In 2022, Hollie became active with her local Democratic party & was elected to the Central Committee as the Vice-Chairperson of the Decatur County Democrats. Hollie also helped initiate the first ever “Giving Tuesday”, which entailed presenting checks to several local non-profit organizations for all of the work they do within the community.
In 2023, Hollie Co-Founded “Decatur County Pride Alliance,” and she currently sits on the Executive Board as the Vice Chairperson. This newly formed non-profit organization provides a safe space for those within the LGBTQIA+ Community, and also strives to educate others.
Hollie has been employed as a Program Facilitator at Girls Inc of Shelbyville & Shelby County for the past five years. This non-profit organization really speaks to her heart, as their motto is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Hollie’s had the opportunity to lead programs for girls in schools on the topic of Healthy Sexuality. She also leads an extracurricular program with teen girls called Teen Advocacy Council.
Hollie’s ultimate goal is to educate others while advocating for marginalized communities and to move our state forward.