Dr. Boyd has a doctorate degree in Business with a specialization in Leadership from Walden University, an MBA in International Business from Walden University, and a BA in communications from Walden University. In addition, she holds a Blackbelt in Six Sigma, an executive certificate from Harvard and several certificates from Villanova University.

Joyce has over twenty-five years of experience in operations and executive management in a multitude of verticals. Her expertise has been in field operations, executive management, new business implementation, global expansion, strategic operations as well as mergers and acquisitions. Throughout her professional career, she recognized the gap between academic theory and real-world experiences. This was the catalyst in her pursuit of a doctorate degree to help bridge the gap and to “help guide and coach my students.”

Dr. Boyd is the owner of Aisling Academic Academy and the co-owner of a global software development company with teams in the US, Mexico, and India. She also sits on the board of two non-profit organizations assisting in the definition and execution of sustainable strategies within these organizations. In her spare time, she is an avid runner and mountain biker.