Beverly Holmes

Beverly Holmes is an Associate Professor and Director of the Institute of Business and Public Policy at Alaska Pacific University (APU). She transitioned to full-time faculty in 2007 after beginning her academic career as an adjunct professor in 1998. Her educational journey involved earning a BA in Organizational Behavior (1998) and an MBA (later date not specified) from APU, following a 20-year path through three universities.

• Education: MBA and BA in Organizational Behavior from APU
• Certifications: Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE), Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP), Certified Strength Deployment Inventory facilitator

Her professional focus revolves around supporting adult learners in completing their degrees and accessing new opportunities. As Director of the Institute, she fosters academic pathways for students in business and public policy fields. She is also a member of Sigma Beta Delta honor society.

Her career reflects a commitment to democratizing education, rooted in her own experience overcoming obstacles to academic achievement. She currently oversees the Institute’s programs and collaborates with faculty to enhance student success.