Dr. Hollie Chessman (she/her) serves as the Director of Research & Practice with the American Council on Education and resident college student mental health and well-being expert for ACE. Joining the organization in December 2018, Hollie brings almost 20 years of professional experience in higher education. Prior to her current role at A-C-E, she was the Director of Research Projects at the Council of Independent Colleges and a post-doctoral associate at A-C-E. Hollie earned her PhD from George Mason University in 2015, prior to which she spent 17 years as a student affairs professional serving in various roles and institutions – including 10 years in housing and residence life. Her primary interests include college student mental health and well-being, student affairs professional well-being, graduate student choice, and organizational change and leadership.