Dr. Holly Dolliver is Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Plant and Earth Science at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. Holly grew up on a farm in the prairie pothole region of central Minnesota. Her interest in wetlands, water, and soil was cultivated at a young age. She earned her bachelor’s degree in soil science and geology from North Dakota State University and her master’s and PhD from the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on the effects of land use change and land management practices on soil quality. Holly is a passionate educator who is deeply committed to the power of higher education and the mission of teaching-focused institutions. In addition to teaching field courses such as Hydric Soils and Wetlands Environment, she coaches the 5-time national championship UWRF Soil Judging team.