Founder Bio

 Amber Holliday, PMP, is the founder of Version, bringing over 16 years of senior leadership, revenue generation, and operational oversight across the education, media, and military sectors. As Executive Director at the Los Angeles Film School and as a private consultant, she managed multi-million‑dollar budgets, supported $20M+ in annual revenue, and built nationally recognized public-private partnerships for military enrollment and employment initiatives. Amber’s career includes consulting for education boards, veteran‑serving organizations, colleges, universities, and skilled trade institutions, guiding them to growth, funding, and measurable outcomes.

Amber has served on advisory boards and forged partnerships with top-tier national organizations, including the Recording Academy (GRAMMYS), the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, and Veterans in Media & Entertainment (formerly Veterans in Film & Television). She has collaborated with international entertainment leaders such as DreamWorks, Sony Digital, the Jim Henson Company, Summit Literary & Talent Agency, and Discovery - negotiating high-visibility collaborations, developing exclusive career and internship programs, and securing access to competitive markets for both veterans and students. Her track record reflects an ability to create value-led teams, deliver results with operational discipline, and elevate organizations through strategic clarity and high-impact relationships.

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