Adam M. Boyd

About Adam M. Boyd

I\'m an experienced non-profit leader with expertise in business development, membership, community engagement, governance, digital strategy, science, and more. I enjoy leveraging technical skills to launch creative ideas and ensure their success.In the past 20+ years, I have been successful in developing programs, engaging members and governance leaders, and motivating teams to achieve results.STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & EXECUTIONAs a results-driven leader, I’ve created cultures focused on exceeding core program, operation, and financial objectives and achieving growth and sustainability.* I excel in evolving organizations by driving innovation and change; leading teams in executing plans and strategies that increase operational efficiency, productivity, and revenue.* I\'m skilled in cultivating lasting relationships with board members, strategic partners, members, and leading corporations.* I\'m known for expertise in strategic planning, program design and delivery, and membership growth, along with the ability to enhance visibility and credibility of the organization.SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTSTo consistently achieve success, I keep team members focused on objectives, goals, strategies, and delivering results. I have strengths in analyzing data, uncovering gaps and trends, taking well-informed/calculated risks, translating the board’s vision into actionable plans, and driving strategies that exceed objectives.* Established American Chemical Society’s (ACS) American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT); drove this startup initiative to attract upward of 8K members across 75+ countries.* Assembled the AACT Governing Board; established its composition, service terms, voting, bylaws, committees, regional governance, and served as an ex officio member.* Innovated a strategic partnership model and realized more than in $1.2M corporate support from leading organizations, including Dow Chemical Company, Ford Motor Company, PPG Industries, and others.* Conceived and developed a high-impact content strategy that generated upward of 10M visits in support of the launch of teachchemistry.org.If there is an opportunity for us to collaborate, please reach out.

Experience

1. Director, K 12 Education, Engagement, and Outreach

   American Chemical Society

   Nov 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   I lead a portfolio of K–12 efforts for the American Chemical Society, including AACT, Hach Programs, K–8 Science, ChemMatters, and the Office of Science Outreach.

Education

• St. Mary's College of Maryland

  BA, Chemistry & English

  2005

• Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

  2011 — 2014

Skills

• Teaching
• Science
• Nonprofits
• Strategic Planning
• Grants
• Public Speaking
• Management
• Program Development
• Project Management
• Program Management
• Grant Writing
• Chemistry
• Educational Technology
• Publications
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Research
• Social Networking
• Newsletters
• Science Journalism
• Community Outreach
• Staff Development
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Web Development
• Fundraising
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Public Relations