Holden is an undergraduate research assistant majoring in Political Science (Pre-Law) with minors in Italian, International Relations (Diplomacy and Governance), Philosophy, and the Cursus Honorum. Originally from Vancleave, Mississippi, he now serves as President of the MSU College of Arts and Sciences Ambassadors, Vice President of the Stennis-Montgomery Association (SMA), and is the President and Founding Member of the Italian Club at MSU. Holden was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa in 2025. After graduating, Holden plans to attend law school and pursue a career in public service.