ADW Consulting works at the intersection of law, governance, and institutional leadership. Our practice is built on one premise: the best advisors have done the work, not just studied it. Every engagement reflects that philosophy.

Governance and Board Effectiveness

Boards function best when they understand their roles, trust their information, and work within clear structures. We help boards and leadership teams achieve this.

Holloway has dedicated her career to advising boards of trustees and audit committees at both public and private institutions. She offers specialized experience in guiding governance transitions, onboarding new members, developing reporting frameworks, and navigating the tough conversations that boards often avoid but cannot afford to skip.

Services include:

• Governance framework and policy development

• Board onboarding, orientation, and role clarity

• Governance retreats and leadership alignment facilitation

• Board reporting structure design

• Conflict resolution and stakeholder mediation

Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management

Compliance works best when it is built into daily operations, not bolted on after something goes wrong. Effective risk management depends on clear ownership, accurate reporting lines, and leadership that treats risk as an ongoing responsibility rather than a box to check once a year. We help institutions build that kind of infrastructure and operationalize it.

Holloway spent over two decades building compliance and risk infrastructure inside public university systems, including designing a legal affairs and compliance function from the ground up at a large public institution. She has managed institutional response to a major cybersecurity incident, advised on research compliance systems tied to federal funding requirements, and overseen regulatory compliance across research, athletics, and human resources functions. Her approach treats compliance as a structural problem to solve, not a reactive posture to maintain.

Services include:

• Compliance program design and infrastructure development

• Enterprise risk assessment and mitigation planning

• Regulatory compliance for research, athletics, and federal funding requirements

• Crisis and incident response planning

• Compliance training, reporting systems, and audit readiness

Organizational Performance and Consulting

Good organizations are built, not just managed. Holloway's consulting work is rooted in her experience as a senior cabinet officer responsible for making improvements happen, not just suggesting them.

She offers expertise in enterprise risk management, a proven track record of developing compliance programs at complex public institutions, and practical judgment gained from years of institutional leadership. ADW Consulting evaluates organizational structures, identifies performance gaps, and develops implementation plans that account for institutional culture and operational capacity.

Services include:

• Enterprise risk assessment and risk register development

• Compliance program design and maturity evaluation

• Organizational assessments and gap analysis

• Strategic planning support and implementation

• Stakeholder engagement facilitation

Leadership, Development, Training, and Facilitation

Leadership development is most effective when based on real experience. Holloway has created and presented programs on governance, compliance, and institutional strategy for national audiences through NACUA, and she has mentored attorneys, executives, and institutional leaders throughout her career.

Her approach draws on decades of operational leadership combined with current research in organizational theory, leadership, and institutional change. She works with individuals, teams, and organizations at moments of transition, challenge, and growth.

Services include:

• Leadership programming and professional development facilitation

• Executive coaching and mentorship

• Governance and compliance training for leaders and boards

• Organizational resilience and team alignment support