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Marine Scientist ANJALI BOYD: Candidate For Durham Co. Soil & Water District Supervisor

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Durham native Anjali Boyd is a graduate of Jordan High School, Eckerd College (Fl), and is currently a Ph.D. student in the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. (submitted)

Durham, NC – As a District Supervisor, Anjali Boyd’s commitment will be to focus on the needs of Durham County, especially communities that have historically been marginalized. Anjali is eager to serve using the same platform her parents and the Durham community raised her on: Education, Economic Development & Environmental Justice.

Who is Anjali Boyd?

Anjali Boyd was born and raised in Durham, NC. She is a product of Burton & Creekside Elementary, Shepard IB Middle, Jordan High School, a host of caring teachers, dedicated administrators, family, extended family and a true village of loved ones. After graduating in 2015, Anjali left Durham to attend Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL where she majored in Marine Science (Biology Track). Anjali spent her time away in college, traveling, completing internships in her field, and educating K-12 students in the St. Petersburg community, through her work in the Eckerd College Office of Service Learning. She has quickly become a leader in her field having attended and presented her research at world-renowned international conferences and been awarded over 25 awards and scholarships. (Learn more about Anjali Boyd, watch PC Politics below.)

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Anjali has worked as an educator and science communicator. 
Anjali consistently advocates for and works to improve K-12 STEM education and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in STEM and Environmental Conservation fields. (submitted)

Anjali’s work and expertise extend far beyond her scientific contribution, as she consistently advocates for and works to improve K-12 STEM education and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in STEM and Environmental Conservation fields. Throughout her time in Florida, Anjali worked as a tutor and mentor within the St. Petersburg Public School System, which contains some of the lowest-performing schools in the state of Florida (see Failure Factories). She has also worked as an educator and science communicator with the John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and the Duke University Marine Lab Community Science Program.

After graduating from Eckerd College with her B.S. in Marine Science, Anjali returned to the Bull City or as she affectionately calls it: HOME! Since 2019, she has worked with organizations (iNviTECH, etc) and schools (Neal Middle School) in Durham to develop and implement STEM curriculums. The objective of her STEM education work has been to expose students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to the aquatic environment and environmental conservation.

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Anjali Boyd is a graduate of Eckerd College with her B.S. in Marine Science. (submitted)

Additionally, she has begun her doctoral studies at Duke University in the Nicholas School of the Environment as a Dean’s Graduate Fellow. Anjali also currently serves as an Associate Supervisor for the Durham County Soil & Water Conservation District.

What is Durham County Soil & Water Conservation District?

The Durham Soil & Water Conservation District is one of the 96 Soil & Water districts within the state of NC. Soil & Water Districts are broadly tasked with enhancing, protecting, and improving soil and water resources throughout the state of North Carolina. Durham’s Soil & Water Board of Supervisors are responsible for establishing local soil and water conservation priorities based on the needs of the county. This has direct health and economic implications for diverse communities throughout Durham County. As District Supervisors, Anjali would be tasked with representing Durham’s needs across the state of North Carolina. For more information visit: https://www.anjali4durham.com/durham-soil-water

Why run for office? Why this seat? Why ANJALI & why now?


Anjali Boyd is a Marine Scientist who has intensively studied these topics around water quality, natural resource management, and environmental conservation for the last 6 years. (submitted)

 

Anjali Boyd is running for office because she is the most qualified person to serve in this capacity. She is a marine scientist who has intensively studied topics around water quality, natural resource management, and environmental conservation for the last 6 years. Anjali has done so across the United States (e.g. NC, FL, CA, MD, and more) and internationally (Costa Rica, Cuba, Bahamas, etc.) She is currently studying these same issues as a Ph.D. student in the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University.

Why now? Mrs. Stella Adams was the first Black woman in the history of the state of North Carolina to hold this position. She began a legacy in doing so. This position has been held by Black Women ever since. For over 30 years, their efforts have inspired other women to run for, win, and serve other counties across North Carolina. Anjali would be honored to carry the mantle forward and build on those legacies during her service.

The #DurhamNative Team

The #DurhamNative Team

Our campaign team consists of folks who have ALL grown up in Durham, hence why we are called the #DurhamNative team! The individuals on our #DurhamNative team understands the history of Durham and the needs of our community. Anjali and the rest of the #DurhamNative team are deeply invested in the success and well-being of Durham residents. Durham is our home, it is where we all grew up and it’s where all of our families are located. There is not any team as invested in our Durham community as the #DurhamNative team.

For more information on Anjali Boyd’s campaign for Durham County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor visit: www.anjali4durham.com.

Follow our #DurhamNative team on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @Anjali4Durham.

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