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Melissa Holder

Byline: Olivia Hutto

Date: October 2, 2026

Melissa Holder

Scholarship awards

  • 2024 — Student Loan Relief Grant

Education: Kennesaw State University

Hometown: Fayetteville, GA

Profile

Melissa is an Atlanta-based architect who earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Kennesaw State University in 2021.

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