About
Rachel Holm serves as an Associate Professor and Academic Travel and Mission Administrator at Clarkson College, where she has taught since 2016. Affiliated with the General Education program and Community Health initiatives, she oversees the Academic Travel & Mission program while teaching Death & Dying and Academic Travel Abroad Humanities courses. Her work bridges healthcare education with social work expertise through extensive committee involvement including Student Support, Critical Success Factor, and Spirit Week committees.
Education Background:
- Bachelor’s in Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Master’s in Social Work, University of Nebraska-Omaha
- Doctorate in Healthcare Education and Leadership, Clarkson College
Dr. Holm’s research centers on end-of-life care informed by hospice experience, mental health advocacy, and wellness resilience in healthcare education. Her scholarship addresses critical intersections of social work and healthcare through domestic violence response, cyber-bullying prevention, and trauma-informed practices. She actively promotes community service, having established Maltese Mission Week and coordinating initiatives with local Episcopal churches and community agencies.
Analysis of her 2018-2022 scholarly presentations reveals three dominant trends: (1) Mental health/wellness interventions targeting healthcare professionals’ burnout and resilience; (2) Educational innovations in virtual instruction, diversity pedagogy, and de-escalation techniques; (3) Social work applications in healthcare settings including domestic violence protocols and cyber-safety. Her work consistently connects classroom theory with real-world community impact.
Scientific Awards: No awards, fellowships, or major honors were documented in the source material.
Dr. Holm actively mentors through committee leadership on Student Support and Critical Success Factor teams, though specific advisees aren’t listed. Her grant involvement isn’t detailed, but her coordination of Maltese Mission Week and interprofessional education initiatives demonstrates significant resource mobilization for community health projects. She serves as a conduit between campus and community through ongoing partnerships with local agencies.
She leads the Academic Travel & Mission program coordinating service activities across community agencies and Episcopal churches. Her work extends to interprofessional education through faculty development sessions and wellness initiatives, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration in healthcare training environments.
