Alexandra (Alex) Holland is pursuing a doctoral degree in the School of Public and Population Health Sciences at The University of Texas Medical Branch, where she is examining the health impacts of climate change and other environmental factors on the health of older adults. She received her bachelor’s degree in social work from Baylor University and her master’s degree in social work from The University of Texas at Arlington. She is currently a licensed social worker in the State of Texas. Her passions include improving public health through climate change adaptation strategies, particularly for vulnerable populations. Through the Graduate Archer Fellowship, Holland hopes to contribute to local, state, and federal climate change adaptation policy solutions that can improve health for all.