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UofM Graduate School Advisory Board Member: Eleanor Boyd

Eleanor Boyd HeadshotEleanor Boyd is the Senior Development Consultant for Midlands Fatherhood Coalition, a Grant Writer for Pathways To Grant, a Non-Profit Consultant and a Life Coach.

Educational Background: BA in Political Science, Clemson University, Masters in Public Administration, University of Memphis. Coach U Certification. 

Professional Experience: March of Dimes - Director of Program Services, University of Memphis - Adjunct and Administrative Coordinator, NC State Executive Director -  Learning Ally, Duke University Non-Profit Certificate Program - Instructor, Non-Profit Consultant - Midlands Fatherhood Coalition, Regional Director of Development and Senior Development Consultant. Key Volunteer Roles:  Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties, President, Justice Matters, Board Chair, Goodman Fellow, Leadership Columbia, Leadership South Carolina

What excites you most about serving on the UofM Graduate School Advisory Board? The opportunity to ensure that students in Memphis and beyond understand the benefit to earning a graduate degree from the University of Memphis and are making a positive impact on the world.

What do you see as one of the most important opportunities for graduate students today? Outside of the classroom, opportunities for applied learning- research, internships and practicums. There are also opportunities for mentorship and deep community engagement. The Memphis community has many resources. and opportunity in all key areas of study.

Personal Interests or Hobbies:  College Sports (I am a double Tiger!) Reading Travel Volunteering, Pickleball

A Fun Fact or Personal Motto: Love Your Neighbor!