Holly O’Neal

Holly O’Neal is an environmental advocate specializing in conservation, restoration and sustainable development. With a focus on reconciliation ecology and policy outreach, she works to connect communities with practical solutions that protect biodiversity and strengthen environmental stewardship.

Environmental Advocate

As an environmental advocate, Holly O’Neal has worked at the intersection of policy, education and conservation to protect natural resources and promote sustainable development. She has led and supported initiatives in biodiversity conservation, marine restoration and environmental education, helping connect community engagement with real policy outcomes. Her advocacy extends beyond local efforts — having worked in Austria on restoration agriculture and studied conservation in Nepal’s Annapurna Conservation Area, O’Neal approaches sustainability through hands-on learning and cross-cultural collaboration. Whether revitalizing a native plant nursery for reconciliation ecology projects or organizing grassroots campaigns for water quality protection, she continues to champion practical, science-based approaches to environmental stewardship.

Researcher

Holly O’Neal is a researcher of restoration ecology and sustainable resource management, dedicated to advancing science-driven solutions that support environmental resilience.

In her research, Holly O’Neal explores the intersections of ecology, policy and community resilience. Her studies in restoration agriculture, reconciliation ecology and sustainable resource management inform a holistic understanding of how conservation can thrive through collaboration between science and society. Whether analyzing sustainable agriculture practices in Austria, investigating conservation systems in Nepal, or documenting the ecological and economic balance of Maine’s coastal industries, O’Neal grounds her research in real-world impact. She continues to pursue projects that bridge fieldwork with policy, advancing practical, evidence-based strategies for environmental protection.