Margaret "Holly" Peirce, Board Member

Holly Peirce joined the Rangeley Public Library Board in 2025 and chairs the Communications Committee. She also serves on the Fundraising, Finance, and Policy Committees, with a focus on communications, grant writing, AI and modernization, and long-term sustainability.

She brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in operations, strategic communications, grant development, and organizational leadership. This experience supports the Library’s outreach, funding efforts, and organizational effectiveness.

A retired senior diplomat, Holly held leadership roles across U.S. government agencies and international assignments, most recently serving as Associate Director of Outreach and Communication at the William J. Perry Center. She holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from the University of Miami, where she also earned her M.A. Her other degrees include a B.A. from Colby College and an M.A. from the U.S. Naval War College.

A lifelong summer visitor and now a seasonal Rangeley resident, she has deep family ties to the Library. She volunteers as a yoga instructor at Rangeley Health and Wellness and enjoys travel and outdoor activities. Holly and her husband, Sean, have one son and see the Library as an important place that brings people together and enriches community life.