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Our Focus

Non-Profit Professionals

Public Leaders focus on cultivating, pioneering, and sustaining our communities in order to ensure a better future.

Educational Professionals

Educators play an important role in training, developing, and teaching integral development for all students to excel in the future.

In Need Of Assistance?

Do you deserve freedom from financial stress and worry less about the future? Also, have pride in your educational choices and to be hopeful about your future?

You Need Elbow Room!

If you need support navigating financial aid programs, repayment options, or understanding the resources available to you, we are here to help.

Colorful Disks

Holly Johnson Friar

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Holly Johnson Friar has built a distinguished career as a healthcare executive and entrepreneur, holding senior leadership roles across multiple sectors including health services, wellness, and real estate. She has co-founded and guided organizations at the C-suite level, while also shaping growth strategies for regional businesses. Her leadership extends beyond the professional sphere into service and civic engagement. Holly has chaired and held board positions in educational and alumni associations, spearheaded membership growth initiatives, and supported community-building organizations. She is also an active participant in professional networks and philanthropic associations, where she contributes her expertise in business development and leadership. Dedicated to service, Holly volunteers regularly with local food banks and participates in charitable initiatives that strengthen community resilience. She is a certified member of national philanthropy training programs and continues to mentor, advocate, and lead with a values-driven approach. Passionate about financial equity, Holly is a vocal advocate for addressing the student loan debt crisis. She believes that long-term solutions are essential to ensuring fair opportunities for future generations, noting that nearly every household has felt its impact.

Thank You To Our Individual
Donors & Corporate Partners. 
Details Available Upon Request.

Foundation Details 

Elbow Room: The Movement to End Student Loan Debt, Inc. is operating as a CA non-profit public benefit corporation using  federal tax-exempt status as a public charity under Sections 501(c)(3), 170, 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to Elbow Room: The Movement to End Student Loan Debt are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. (EIN: 86-1986002)

Elbow Room on Social Media

On social media, we get the conversation going and so many find their way to Elbow Room where they register for assistance. Learn more by clicking here.

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