Holly Hermes joined the Office of the Secretary and Vice President for University Life in April 2023 as the university liaison for veterans and military affairs. In this role, Holly engages with students, faculty, staff, and alumni veterans and colleagues across the university to strengthen and enhance the Yale experience for members of the veteran and military community.
Holly earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and master’s degrees from the University of New Mexico and Air University. Previously, at Yale, she was the strategic project manager in the Office of Public Safety. Prior to that, she served in a variety of roles in the Yale Air Force ROTC program and continues to serve as a colonel in the Air Force Reserve on a part-time basis.