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Laurel Holley
Laurel Holley is an Analyst at Booz Allen Hamilton, where she supports U.S. government operations with a particular eye for open-source research, as well as organizational transformation and change. Named the 2026 Rising Expert in Conflict Resolution by Young Professionals in Foreign Policy, Laurel has previous experience in academic research and public affairs, where she has consistently focused on amplifying understanding between differing groups. She served as an intern in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, supporting former Ambassador Katherine Tai's work to administer a national trade policy enabling the average American to thrive - while bolstering substantial dialogue with international partners. She has also contributed academic research on U.S. public opinion regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, the growing trend of geopolitical pluralism, and transnational systems of media consumption. Most recently, Laurel earned honors for her thesis project, "Reimagining Redress," examining the paths to reconciliation and healing chosen by survivors of the Japanese Imperial Army's "comfort women" system. Laurel earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and International Comparative Studies (Asia-Pacific) from Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina. She is fluent in Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese.
Rising Expert in Conflict Resolution
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2026-2027
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Washington DC
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2026
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Laurel Holley is an Analyst at Booz Allen Hamilton, where she supports U.S. government operations with a particular eye for open-source research, as well as organizational transformation and change. Named the 2026 Rising Expert in Conflict Resolution by Young Professionals in Foreign Policy, Laurel has previous experience in academic research and public affairs, where she has consistently focused on amplifying understanding between differing groups. She served as an intern in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, supporting former Ambassador Katherine Tai's work to administer a national trade policy enabling the average American to thrive - while bolstering substantial dialogue with international partners. She has also contributed academic research on U.S. public opinion regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, the growing trend of geopolitical pluralism, and transnational systems of media consumption. Most recently, Laurel earned honors for her thesis project, "Reimagining Redress," examining the paths to reconciliation and healing chosen by survivors of the Japanese Imperial Army's "comfort women" system. Laurel earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and International Comparative Studies (Asia-Pacific) from Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina. She is fluent in Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese.
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