Holly Donovan, Ph.D.
About Holly Donovan, Ph.D.
Holly Donovan, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Program Innovation and Participant Experience at Share Our Strength, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in program innovation and education, having previously held roles at Boston University, Teach For America, and Housing and Services, Inc.
Current Role at Share Our Strength
Holly Donovan, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Program Innovation & Participant Experience at Share Our Strength. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's mission to end hunger and poverty. In her role, she focuses on enhancing program strategies and improving participant experiences. Prior to this, she was the Associate Director of Program Innovation at the same organization, starting in 2018.
Previous Experience at Share Our Strength
Before her current role, Holly Donovan worked at Share Our Strength as the Senior Manager of Program Innovation Strategy from 2017 to 2018. During her tenure, she was involved in developing innovative strategies to improve program effectiveness. Her experience in this position laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles within the organization.
Academic Background
Holly Donovan earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology from Boston University, where she studied from 2007 to 2016. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in program innovation and participant experience. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis, which she completed from 2000 to 2004.
Teaching Experience
Holly Donovan served as a Lecturer at Boston University from 2007 to 2016. In this role, she taught courses in her field of expertise, contributing to the academic development of her students. Her experience in education complements her work in program innovation by integrating pedagogical insights into program design.
Early Career at Teach For America
Holly Donovan began her career as a Corps Member with Teach For America from 2004 to 2006. This experience provided her with firsthand insights into educational challenges and the importance of effective program strategies, which have informed her subsequent professional endeavors.