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Kandis Boyd
Professor, American Public University
Location: Beltsville, MD United States
Joined: Sep 17th, 2024
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Iowa St Univ class of 1996
Undergrad Major: Atmospheric Science
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I currently work with American Public University as Professor
I have years of experience working in the Government and Policy industry.
Senior Advisor | Environmental Protection Agency
From April 2023 to Current • 3 year(s)
 Provide counsel, guidance, and executive support to the Region 3 Administrator. Create initiatives with Minority Serving Institutions and HBCUs to foster a pipeline of future environmental science enthusiasts.
Director | Environmental Protection Agency
From June 2022 to April 2023 • 1 year(s)
 Director of a $93 Million Chesapeake Bay Program coordinating activities and implementing strategies for meeting restoration goals across 64,000 square miles.
Strategic Advisor | National Science Foundation
From August 2021 to June 2022 • 1 year(s)
 Provided oversight, direction, and counsel to the NSF Director, NSF Board, and NSF Office of Diversity and Inclusion on organizational, logistical, and administrative issues.
Deputy Division Director | National Science Foundation
From August 2020 to August 2021 • 1 year(s)
 Provided oversight, direction, and administration of a $5 Billion scientific research portfolio, 34 team members, and 12,000 new grants annually for seven directorates.
Acting Director | NOAA/Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
From September 2019 to August 2020 • 1 year(s)
 Provided strategic planning defining WPO mission, vision, values, and goals while developing strategies for 10 national atmospheric science programs and 2 congressional initiatives.
Deputy Director | NOAA/Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
From December 2017 to September 2019 • 2 year(s)
 Managed a multidisciplinary science program with global impacts. Oversaw a baseline budget of roughly $41M and a staff of 21 including 7 federal employees and 11 contractors.
Subject Matter Expert | Department of Commerce
From April 2015 to December 2017 • 2 year(s)
 Served as scientific subject matter expert providing leadership and direction for scientific and technical audits to execute a $3B portfolio for NOAA programs.
Executive Officer | NOAA Satellites
From June 2007 to April 2015 • 8 year(s)
 Served as Confidential Special Assistant and Deputy to the Chief of Staff, advising the Assistant Administrator on policies and procedures across the enterprise.
Program Coordination Officer | NOAA Headquarters
From June 2006 to June 2007 • 1 year(s)
 Served as liaison and ambassador for communication between the Line Office and NOAA Headquarters, providing staffing to NOAA Leadership for travel and engagements.
Hydrology Program Manager | National Weather Service
From June 2001 to June 2006 • 5 year(s)
 Managed Hydrology Program for 32 Weather Forecast Offices and 4 River Forecast Centers. Created the Turn Around Don't Drown Campaign resulting in 23% drop in swift water rescues.
Hydrologist | Arkansas-Red Basin River Forecast Center
From January 1999 to January 2001 • 2 year(s)
 Hydrologist at river forecast center.
Meteorologist Intern | WFO Quad Cities
From January 1998 to January 1999 • 1 year(s)
 Meteorologist intern position.
Student Intern | WFO Des Moines
From January 1994 to January 1998 • 4 year(s)
 Student Career Experiences Program intern.
Summer Intern | NCEP - Weather Program Center
From January 1995 to January 1995 • 0 year(s)
 Summer internship at Weather Program Center.
Summer Intern | National Center for Atmospheric Research
From January 1994 to January 1994 • 0 year(s)
 Summer internship at NCAR.
Radio DJ | KURE
From January 1992 to January 1994 • 2 year(s)
 On-air radio DJ.
Meteorologist Intern | NBC-WHO TV
From January 1993 to January 1993 • 0 year(s)
 On-air meteorologist intern.
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