Holly Ziegenhorn

WWIR Pillar Director Warriors & 1st Responders

Holly Ziegenhorn is a survivor of child sexual abuse and never knew that this traumatic adverse
childhood experience would one day be the catalyst of opening so many doors for her where she would
be able to reach out to and love many from all walks of life. Holly has always taken a stand in fighting
for those who are considered “at risk,” “different” or “less fortunate.” It is no wonder why she was
finally lead to her chosen career – Law Enforcement – where she has served and continues to serve
honorably for over 22 years. As an officer she has been recognized globally for her investigative skills
specifically with cargo theft, but her fondest accomplishments are the ones she has made with several
“at risk” individuals who have been able to turn their lives around as a result of Holly being able to gain
their trust and assist them with healing their lives by shedding guilt, forgiving themselves, and claiming
their worth. Holly has been recognized by many as the officer who loves unconditionally and gives
selflessly both on and off the clock. Holly was also the 1 st female officer to make West Valley City Police
Department’s SWAT Team and served in this collateral assignment as an entry team member for
approximately 6 years. Holly currently is employed as a Deputy with the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s
Department for almost 4 years. Holly also works part-time for the Granite School District as a Behavioral
Specialist Technician (“BST”) for Granite’s Alternative Placement Program (“GAPP”).
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Holly graduated from Utah Valley University Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA) in May of 2019 with her
Bachelor’s Degree. Holly has been married to Chad Ziegenhorn for almost 23 years. Chad was
promoted to sergeant in 2017 with Utah Transit Authority Police Department. They have 6 children and
11 grandchildren with another one on the way due September 2020. Holly was born and raised in Utah
but resided in Tacoma, Washington when her 3 oldest children were very young with their father who
was stationed there as an Army Combat Soldier. While there and prior to her law enforcement career,
Holly worked as an administrative assistant for a few different law firms. Holly is honored to be a part of
SHEROES United as the Pillar Director of their Women Warriors 1 st Responders (WW1R) Pillar because of
their committed stand to DARE to change the world through love.