Kandis Boyd

Kandis Boyd is a fellow of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and serves as the president of the Federal Executive Institute Alumni Association (FEIAA). She has a far-reaching career spanning over 30 years in federal science-based operations, academia, and private sector companies. She is passionate about leading, teaching, advising and mentoring students and early career enthusiasts in environmental and atmospheric science.

Boyd was the first African American woman to receive an undergraduate degree in meteorology from Iowa State University in 1996. She continued her studies and received a double master’s degree in meteorology and water resources in 1998. In 2007, Boyd received her doctorate in public administration with a specific concentration in inter-organizational leadership and cultural values from Nova Southeastern University. In addition, she received her project management certification (PMP) in 2011.

Throughout her career, Boyd has worked for multiple federal organizations. Her past positions have included executive officer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service; acting and deputy Director of NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, Office of Weather and Air Quality; deputy division director for the National Science Foundation; and director of Chesapeake Bay Program at the EPA.