Holly Morrow has expertise on Asia and energy issues from both the private and public sector. As former senior adviser for the Asia Pacific at ExxonMobil, she was responsible for analysis and strategy for the company on Asian political and economic affairs. Morrow served in a number of policy roles in the US government, including National Security Council Director for Southeast Asia, the Vice President's Special Advisor for Asia, and China Desk Officer and Analyst in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research at the US State Department. She received her MA from Harvard University and her BA from Georgetown University.