Dr. Holman-Copeland, affectionately referred to by students as “Dr. D”, is a professionally trained Health Educator, certified health and wellness coach, and two-time alumnus of UNC. In addition to earning her master’s degree in public health from the Gillings School of Global Public Health, she also received her PhD in Educational Leadership from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. Through her coaching, Dr. D is committed to enhancing and elevating students’ sense of belonging through self-awareness, resilience, persistence, empowerment, and intentionality.