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Meet The CEO & Founder

Dr. Marlene "Marley" Holmes, Ph.D., MSW, NASM-CPT
Dr. Marlene Holmes is a trailblazing leader in social work and wellness, bringing over 16 years of experience in mental health, addiction treatment, and community-based initiatives. In 2024, she became a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, combining her expertise in mental health and fitness to empower individuals on their wellness journeys.

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As the founder of The BFCA Experience LLC, Dr. Holmes provides a unique blend of support for athletes and non-athletes, focusing on fitness, mental health, and life transitions. A former Division I collegiate athlete, Dr. Holmes uses her personal experiences to address the challenges of athletic identity, grief, and the pressures of life after sports. Her passion is to help individuals—especially Black athletes—redefine who they are beyond the roles society assigns to them.

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Dr. Holmes earned her Ph.D. in Social Work in 2022, successfully defending her dissertation on October 5, and holds an MSW from the University of Central Florida. She is also a proud alumna of Bethune-Cookman University. Her professional journey spans roles as an adjunct professor, therapist, and healthcare administrator managing inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction programs for youth and adults across Florida.

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In addition to her clinical and administrative work, Dr. Holmes has made a significant impact on nonprofit organizations supporting youth and young adults facing mental health challenges and addiction. She has worked within the HIV/AIDS community, developing educational programs for healthcare professionals, conducting community outreach, and creating STI prevention curricula for middle school, high school, and college populations.

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Dr. Holmes’s expertise and advocacy have been recognized on prominent platforms, including Social Work Today, NPR Radio, and Revolt TV’s Halftime Report, where she discussed mental health for athletes. She has presented at leading national conferences, such as NASSS (North American Society for the Sociology of Sport) and the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports, solidifying her role as a thought leader.

 

Her keynote speeches, panels, and workshops—delivered both virtually and in person—address topics such as athletic identity, mental health, and transitions for marginalized communities.

Her personal journey of rediscovery fuels her commitment to empowering others to prioritize themselves. Dr. Holmes’s work through The BFCA Experience LLC represents her mission to bridge fitness, mental health, and personal growth, creating a safe space for individuals to thrive no matter their starting point.

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"Trust your intuition, have faith, and success will follow"

Dr. Holmes

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