Born in Connecticut, Holly has been a Florida resident since the age of two, and grew up on Anna Maria Island. She graduated from New College of Florida in 2007, having earned her Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages. In 2014, Holly graduated from the University of Miami School of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar the same year. During her studies at UM, Holly was a member of the Public Interest Leadership Board and served as the President of the Trial Team. She was selected as a Miami Scholar and was also awarded the John F. Evans Memorial Scholarship in recognition of her accomplishments in the Litigation Skills workshop class.