Etta Holmes

UI Director – Program Management

Etta is a natural leader who brings two decades of experience to the UI team. Etta envisions programs that reach a rich tapestry of students from varied backgrounds, build gateways to success through quality service and program methodologies, and positively impact the educational, behavioral, and social-emotional welfare of every student with whom UI engages. Etta actively supports, represents, and extends the mission of UI through direct program services, client collaboration, and team motivation. To ensure service quality and operational efficiency, Etta spearheads program implementation, policy and governance compliance, and evaluation frameworks that assess program strengths and identify areas for continued improvement. Etta is highly gifted in her ability to create student-centric learning environments and promote program development that fosters high expectations for students, staff, and the UI team. Etta has significant experience creating programs with the capacity to motivate students with diverse learning profiles, working collaboratively with members of school administration at all levels, and inspiring a core team that works productively and positively with students, staff, and communities. Etta has a bachelor’s degree in English from Wright State University and an Editing Certificate from the University of California.