In December 2002, Holland graduated summa cum laude with her master's degree in music education from the University of Missouri–Kansas City.

She spent the year fighting for literacy education for people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as raising funds and motivating those involved in the cause.

She was also a featured vocalist in the nationally televised Boston Pops Fourth of July Celebration and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

In addition to commercials, public service announcements, and her cameo role on The Nanny, some of her other highlights are the 1997 Kansan of the Year, President Bush's Daily Point of Light #723, and the 1997 Kansas Woman of Achievement.

Holland is active with youth, both in her local community and as a national sexual abstinence speaker to tens of thousands of students per year.