Christy Holland has been selected the next president and CEO of Pearl S. Buck International, the board of directors announced.
Holland comes to Pearl S. Buck International from PLAN of PA, where she served as executive director since 2014. Originally founded by families, PLAN of PA serves as a Fiduciary for Special Needs Trusts and supports clients to secure public benefits, gain safe housing, maintain health and wellness, strengthen their support systems and manage finances.
In collaboration with the board of directors, Holland led PLAN of PA to revitalize the mission and achieve stability and growth. She assisted the board of directors to reorganize in alignment with Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organization (PANO) guidelines, and served as a volunteer board member on the National PLAN Alliance Board, where she chaired three national conferences.
Prior to her work at PLAN of PA, Holland served as director of organizational dynamics and leadership at Dunleavy & Associates, building capacity for nonprofit organizations through project management, contracted leadership and advisory services.
A native of the area, Holland graduated from Christopher Dock Mennonite High School (now Dock Mennonite Academy) in Montgomery County and received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology and English with a concentration in women’s studies from Goshen College. She attained her Master of Arts in group process and group psychodynamics with a concentration in organizational dynamics from Drexel University, formerly Hahnemann University.
Holland’s start date was April 26.
“There has never been a more critical time to bridge cultures and change lives,” she stated in a Pearl S. Buck International news release. “All children need access to nutrition, health care and education. This will ensure their talent, voice and perspective lead and shape our world. We need to regularly clear our lens to see the ways we can remove barriers and promote diversity, equity and justice. Finally, we can make a significant impact by engaging in the challenging but rewarding work of healing the trauma embedded within individuals and cultures. Contributing to these aspirations here and around the globe is not only the right thing to do, but also what our communities need from us in order to truly thrive.”
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