Kierra Holroyd, Manager of Diversity and Inclusion for the Octagon Sports and Entertainment Network is committed to amplifying opportunities, visibility, and equity for underrepresented groups through a combination of engagement, communication and relationship management.

As a multi-faceted professional who has explored a non-traditional career path, Kierra strives to curate and enhance the voices of individuals and groups whose experiences navigating professional environments may not be adequately – or sensitively – depicted.

Kierra serves as a chair for the Women’s Leadership Network in her region and engages in pro bono hiring and recruitment for a local residency supporting adults with Autism.

Kierra is a 2012 graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, with a degree in Business Administration and Psychology. She currently resides in East Haven, Connecticut with her husband, Grant, and daughter, Finley.