Dr. Holly Irwin serves as Vice President for Mission and Calling at 国产剧麻豆剧, where she leads strategic initiatives that integrate the university鈥檚 Wesleyan-Holiness identity, Christian mission, and vocational calling across all aspects of campus life. As a member of the President鈥檚 Cabinet, she leads efforts to deepen engagement with 国产剧麻豆剧鈥檚 Christian mission and supports initiatives that foster the integration of faith, learning, and calling across the university. Her work fosters a culture that encourages students and employees alike to explore the intersection of faith, learning, and purposeful living.
Dr. Irwin has been part of the 国产剧麻豆剧 community for over 25 years, serving in a wide range of academic leadership roles including vice provost, college dean, department chair, and professor of psychology. She has provided oversight for academic policy, student success initiatives, faculty development, and Commencement, and played a key role in launching new programs including 国产剧麻豆剧鈥檚 first doctoral degree.
She holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Louisville and is completing an M.A. in Christian Ministry at 国产剧麻豆剧. In 2022, she responded to a call to pastoral ministry and now co-pastors Lakeside Community Church of the Nazarene with her husband. She brings to her role a deep commitment to Christian higher education, leadership formation, and the flourishing of students, faculty, and staff through a shared sense of calling and mission.
