Mr. Hollingsworth earned his M.A. in International Affairs at American University's School of International Service.  He previously graduated from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a B.A. in Economics.  His graduate studies were focused on Europe and International Economic Relations, and he devoted much of his research to democratic and economic transitions in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as issues related to the integration of Muslim communities in Europe. Originally from Ohio, he now lives in the DC area with his wife Patricia and their newborn son Corin.