Holley is the Research and Instruction Librarian supporting the School of Education at Antioch University. She received her MLIS from San Jose State University with a concentration in Information Intermediation and Instruction, where she developed a passion for information literacy and adult education. Before joining Antioch University, she worked as a librarian at Passaic County Community College in New Jersey.

In addition to her background in library science, Holley holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Lindenwood University. She regularly reviews books for publications such as Booklist and Publisher’s Weekly. She has taught courses at Passaic County Community College, Unity Environmental University, Southern New Hampshire University, and Gotham Writers Workshop.