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Rolandria Boyce is a native of Birmingham, AL. Ms. Boyce is a proud 2001 graduate of Miles College. She earned a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science and Biology with a minor in Chemistry. While at Miles College, she was a Golden Stars dance team member, pledged the Eta Nu chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated [Spring ‘99], and represented the institution as Miss Miles College 2000-2001. Her matriculation at Miles College played a formidable role in her life in numerous ways. After earning her undergraduate degrees, Ms. Boyce continued her education in science at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, earning a Master of Science in Biological Sciences. As she moved into her career and was exposed to the various disciplines in public health and its impact, she found her passion. She went on the earn a Master of Public Health degree in Health Education and Promotions. She is the Program Manager for the Georgia School Nutrition Program’s Professional Development and Learning team. Her team is afforded the unique opportunity to develop training resources for 13,000+ school nutrition professionals in the state of Georgia. The program is designed to provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost, or free meals to children each school day to support academic success. She believes professional development is the cornerstone of behavioral change and relationship management. She is honored to work in this capacity as it is the perfect collision of her educational curiosities and passion for people, wellness, nutrition, and reducing food insecurity among vulnerable populations. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Boyce is always inspired to create and enjoys the ability to tell stories in multiple ways. Dance changed her vantage point of simple and complex things. It cultivated storytelling in her. A form of quiet expression. A mode of communication; telling stories through movement. She firmly believes in the healing power of storytelling. She is the author of a children’s book, Mom-ME, I am so proud of you! She also founded Naturally Blessed Dance Company, a small network of adult professional, women dancers. She is the owner of HueShade Designs, LLC a custom earring design company inspired by color. Collectively, motherhood has created a beautiful lens through which she experiences life. She is eternally grateful to her two beautiful “reasons” Christopher (17 years old) and Olivia (9 years old) Boyce. They are her greatest blessing and inspiration! Ms. Boyce lives by this mantra: Discipline is the servant of inspiration.