Kellie Jo (Holly) Close
Thanks for taking a deeper look. Below you’ll find selected projects I’ve led or contributed to, along with references from collaborators and colleagues who can speak to my work ethic, leadership style, and results. Whether you’re reviewing this page after reading my resume or just exploring what I bring to the table, this space is here to give you a real sense of how I work—and what I’ve helped make happen.
LinkedIn Recommendations
Gary Koplin — Founder and President of HealthyPlace.com: America’s Mental Health Channel
Kellie’s articles for HealthyPlace.com are derived not only from the hard fought battles of personal experience, but also from the research she has done on the subject. The combination provides a thorough and insightful article week after week. From working with Kellie, I know her to be an intelligent, thoughtful, reliable writer and person.
Kyra D. Gaunt, PhD — Verbal Abuse Journals
Kellie Jo was instrumental in my transition from an emotionally abusive and entangled marriage and divorce. She is highly knowledge, compassionate and an engaging human being. I highly recommend all she does to help women transition from emotional abuse.
John Hartwell — Tarheel ChalleNGe
Combines an objective view with a compassionate and empathetic attitude. Very clear and direct communications. Politely intolerant of bull shit. Kids and mentors benefit from working with her.
Emma Smith — HealthyPlace.com
Kellie is a delight to work with. When I took over her Verbal Abuse in Relationships blog at HealthyPlace, she was quick to welcome me to the team with helpful advice and support. She is always on hand to offer guidance, whether for matters relating to relationship abuse or writing in general.
Her thorough knowledge of SEO is incredible, and she’s quick to edit my content so it ranks in search engines. Her commitment to honest, thought-provoking content continues to inspire my work.
Catherine Landers — Verbal Abuse Journals
I have worked along with Kellie Jo Holly for over 4 years in a coordinated effort to mentor to victims of domestic violence. I am very impressed with her knowledge and ability to assist those that have experienced DV.
Meredith Whitney — Verbal Abuse Journals
Kellie Jo understood the situation I was in and helped me with deal with it better.
Victoria Mull — Verbal Abuse Journals
What has started out as a difficult life situation, Kellie Jo has turned it into a way to help other people in the same circumstance. There isn’t enough help, but through what she has done with blogs, web sites, mentoring has helped so many people who do not know where to turn.
Kellie Jo has the vision to make a difference in our society. That vision is what makes a difference in the world.
Estella Vega — Verbal Abuse Journals
Kellie Jo is extremely knowledgeable in dealing with domestic abuse. She is easy to talk to and eager to help. Having Kelly Jo as a mentor, I had no problem opening up to her because she understood what I was going through. She is objective, professional and an expert in her field.
I highly recommend Kellie Jo to anyone dealing with domestic violence and verbal abuse.
