Background
Holland was born in Overland Park, Kansas.
Holland was born in Overland Park, Kansas.
University of Missouri–Kansas City. Florida State University.
She spent the year fighting for literacy education for people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as raising funds and motivating those involved in the cause. Since her year of service, she has continued to speak for local, state, and national organizations on this critical issue. In addition to traveling as a speaker, Holland has enjoyed many opportunities to perform musically.
She has been featured as a vocal soloist with the Kansas City Symphony, the United States. Air Force Band, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Band in Italy.
She was also a featured vocalist in the nationally-televised Boston Pops Fourth of July Celebration and the Macy"s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In addition, she had the honor of singing for two of President George West. Bush"s inaugural events, including the Armory Ball, the largest official Inaugural Balliol
Holland has appeared in various media outlets, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O"Brien, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, Today, Fox News Sunday with Tony Snow, Parade, People, and Focus on the Family radio show, among others Today, Holland is very active with youth, both in her local community and as a national sexual abstinence speaker to tens of thousands of students per year.
She also sings and speaks for women's groups, fundraisers, and churches.
In December 2002, Holland graduated summa cum laude with her master’s degree in music education from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. The video of her receiving her crown was shown at the beginning of the 2006 film, Little Mission Sunshine.