Anjali D. Boyd

About Anjali D. Boyd

Anjali D. Boyd is a marine scientist, technologist, and storyteller who works across sectors to develop innovative solutions for ocean sustainability. Her career spans academia, government, non-profit, & private sectors, where she consistently bridges the gap between cutting-edge research, policy, and technological innovation to drive meaningful change in the Ocean Economy.As a Ph.D. Candidate and Dean\'s Graduate Fellow at Duke University\'s Nicholas School of the Environment, Anjali\'s research focuses on developing scalable solutions for marine ecosystem conservation. She is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, Ford Fellow & National Geographic Explorer, whose work has earned recognition from the Smithsonian, NOAA, National Academy of Sciences, & Aspen Institute.Throughout her career, Anjali has been a transformative leader in advancing equity within marine sciences. As a founding board member of Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science(BWEEMS), she helped grow the organization into a global community of 500+ members across 22 countries. Her leadership in professional societies, including the Ecological Society of America, Coastal & Estuarine Research Federation, and Society of Wetland Scientists, has resulted in concrete institutional changes—from diversifying editorial boards to establishing dedicated funding for underrepresented scientists. As an Early Career Liaison to the US National Committee for UN Decade of Ocean Science, she served on the National Academies\' Committee on Cross-Cutting Themes, helping shape the 2022 strategic framework that defined U.S. priorities and innovative \'Ocean-Shots\' for the Decade. At the local government level, she served as an elected Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor in Durham, NC (2020-24), where she implemented science-based strategies and expanded equitable resource access for minority farmers & business owners.Today, at Fleet Robotics, she serves as Product Manager for Efficiency and Environmental Impact, developing autonomous solutions that reduce vessels\' greenhouse gas emissions and combat aquatic invasive species. She leads Fleet\'s policy engagement across local, federal, & international levels—including contributing to biofouling guidelines at the International Maritime Organization as an NGO representative. She also spearheads Fleet\'s government & non-dilutive funding strategy through partnerships with government & non-profit organizations. In this role, she continues to bridge the gap between innovative technology, policy, and sustainable ocean solutions.

Experience

1. Ford Foundation Fellow

   National Academy Of Sciences

   Aug 2022 — Present

   Awarded prestigious Ford Foundation fellowship (<5% acceptance rate), recognized for commitment to academic excellence and increasing diversity in higher education.

Education

• Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Marine Science and Conservation

• Eckerd College

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marine Science

Skills

• Cpr Certified
• Team Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Powerpoint
• Scuba Diving
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• R Studio
• Event Planning
• Research
• Management
• Teaching
• Community Outreach
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• First Aid
• Customer Service
• Social Media
• Nonprofits