Jennifer Boyd
Redding,CT
Summary
An innovative and experienced executive leader with a diverse range of hands-on experience. Skilled in management and analytical problem-solving, consistently demonstrating talent for leadership and a growth mindset. Dedication to enhancing team engagement and boosting overall performance through effective training, support, and morale-building abilities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Integrative Medicine
Thrive Wellness
01.2023 - Current
- Developed a robust integrative medical service model for a non-profit cancer survivorship enterprise
- Identified and coordinated a diverse array of multi-disciplinary services with the interim executive director ensuring successful integration, timely implementation and compliance at the state and local regulatory level
- Provided strategic leadership and cultivated partnerships to establish the organization as a leader in integrative oncology.
- Improved efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge contributing to the overall growth and market reach. .
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and introducing digital team tools.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered consistent and productive team engagement, increased productivity, and streamlined processes.
Advisor
UNITE The World with Africa Foundation
07.2015 - Current
- Worked with Unite to provide opportunities for impoverished and marginalized youth and women across Tanzania by investing in and developing quality education, leadership & business development programs
- Traveled to grant sites to assess program impact and compliance
- Provided integrative medical services to the women of the Masaai tribe.
Owner
Boyd Wellness
01.2007 - Current
- Founded, implemented and scaled a novel medical model integrating personalized medicine with Gaia-informed philosophies and transpersonal therapies in a medical sanctuary environment
- Leveraging genomic data and identifying environmental and psychological factors that underpin complex illness, this model allows for highly personalized, sustainable treatment plans that address root causes beyond the physical domain
- Consulted with a diverse range of healthcare practitioners to implement an innovative, scalable business strategy.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative services.
Chairman of the Board
Epidemic Answers
07.2014 - 03.2020
- Provided holistic leadership and strategic vision for a national 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to addressing the childhood chronic illness epidemic
- Led the development and execution of strategic initiatives to educate and advocate for children impacted by the emerging health crisis.
Executive Director
Baltimore Labs
09.2010 - 03.2014
- Oversaw complex biohealth projects including bringing a medical-diagnostic device to market, ensuring regulatory compliance with the FDA, timely completion, and alignment with objectives
- Provided financial and budgetary oversight, forecasted financial performance, and allocated limited resources to maximize profitability and sustainability.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors and suppliers, reducing operational costs significantly for the organization.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor data, informing strategic decision-making processes for business growth opportunities.
- Secured new partnerships by identifying and pursuing potential collaborators within various industries.
Consultant
Multinational Strategies, Inc.
09.1992 - 08.1997
- Worked with a collaborative team responding to USAID RFPs for privatization grants in the Former Soviet Union
- Hired and managed technical teams for international deployments
- Managed multiple teams across several eastern block countries with significant supply chain and logistical challenges.
Education
Certification - Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Indigenous Medicine
Naropa University
Boulder, CO12.2022
M.A. - Ecopsychology
Naropa University
Boulder, CO05.2021
Certification - Organic landcare management
Northeast Organic Farming Association
New Haven, CT01.2009
B.S. & P.A. - Medicine
LIU - Brooklyn Hospital
Brooklyn, NY08.1999
B.A. - International Relations
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05.1992
Skills
Non-Profit Sector Leadership Expertise
Sustainable Agriculture and Holistic Management
Global Medical Relief
Public Speaking
Operations Management
Project Management
Creativity and Innovation
Organizational Development
Awards
- Full Scholarship recipient for Physician Assistant program
- The 'Stanley S. Bergen Award' for excellence in clinical work
- The 'Program Director's Award' for highest overall GPA
- The LIU 'Medal of Academic Honor' for highest GPA in the school of Health Sciences
- Proud recipient of some of the best Mother's Day cards ever
Timeline
Director of Integrative Medicine
Thrive Wellness
01.2023 - Current
Advisor
UNITE The World with Africa Foundation
07.2015 - Current
Chairman of the Board
Epidemic Answers
07.2014 - 03.2020
Executive Director
Baltimore Labs
09.2010 - 03.2014
Owner
Boyd Wellness
01.2007 - Current
Consultant
Multinational Strategies, Inc.
09.1992 - 08.1997
Certification - Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Indigenous Medicine
Naropa University
M.A. - Ecopsychology
Naropa University
Certification - Organic landcare management
Northeast Organic Farming Association
B.S. & P.A. - Medicine
LIU - Brooklyn Hospital
B.A. - International Relations
Syracuse University
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