Danielle Holley

Danielle Holley is the president of Mount Holyoke College, a historic women's liberal arts institution in Massachusetts, known for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). As a civil rights attorney, Holley has been an outspoken critic of the Trump administration's policies regarding higher education, particularly its attacks on DEI programs. She became president in 2023 and has emphasized the importance of continuing to advocate for women's issues and academic freedom despite significant federal pressure and funding cuts related to DEI initiatives.