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Herbalists, Health Care Practitioners, & Authors

Holly Bellebuono, MPA, is an internationally known herbalist and entrepreneur, bringing 30+ years of leadership in natural and organic brands and health and wellness. Drawing from her rich personal and professional background, Holly is dedicated to women-led and mission-driven businesses. She is the founder of the Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine (since 2011) and Bellebuono International, and she has lectured at conferences in England, Costa Rica, Canada and across the United States.

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Holly has published 8 books in 3 languages, including the award-winning documentary book Women Healers of the World. Her 8th book Once Upon A Place: Forests, Caverns, and Other Places of Transformation in Myth, Fairy Tale and Film (due March 2025) explores personal transformation and the stories that guide us. In addition to teaching herbal curricula, conference speaking, and coaching leaders and aspiring authors, Holly inspires audiences toward purposeful entrepreneurship and professional change.

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Holly has won two small business awards plus a nonprofit executive award, having spent 7 years serving as an executive for nonprofits. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration: Environmental Policy (Appalachian State University) and has executive certificates in Nonprofit Finance (Cornell), Corporate Social Responsibility (London Business School), and Impact Measurement & Management of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Duke University). She has served on the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s Community of Practice and the Martha’s Vineyard Climate Action Plan Steering Committee (Economic Resilience) and is a passionate about eco-forward and feminist strategy.

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Holly lives on Martha's Vineyard with her partner David and their cat Cookie.