Holly Schneider

Holly Schneider is a Program Officer for Global Initiatives, where she advances programs that strengthen international collaboration, faculty engagement, and global innovation. She oversees campus-wide grant competitions for transnational research, facilitates visiting scholar engagement, and supports faculty across a range of global projects. Since 2024, she has administered more than $350,000 in grant funding to over 60 faculty members representing 17 colleges and schools.

Holly has expanded faculty participation through targeted workshops, networking events, and strategic outreach. She also leads UT’s Global Virtual Exchange (GVE) Initiative, advising faculty on designing and implementing collaborative international courses that leverage digital tools for globally networked learning.

In addition, Holly serves as the instructor of record for the Global Career Accelerator program, drawing on her background in pedagogy and intercultural communication to prepare students for professional success in international contexts.

Before joining UT Austin, Holly taught undergraduate courses in Spanish and Rhetoric and directed annual study abroad programs in Spain. She holds an MA in Spanish Literature and Pedagogy, as well as a BA in Spanish Studies and a BFA in Studio Art, from the University of Delaware.