Angel Boyd, Healthy Start Program Manager

“I have always had in my heart to want to help people that are less fortunate than me,” says Boyd. “Helping people is a natural instinct that brings me joy and peace.”

Through her work with Healthy Start, Boyd found a way to help mothers and infants by visiting them in their own homes. “Family Service is unique because they have several programs that are office based, but recognize the need for families to have home visiting programs as well,” she says.

After her time as a Healthy Start home visitor, Boyd began managing the program and now leads a team of eight case managers and an in-home therapist. “Angel maintains a commitment to the clients we serve as well as her staff,” wrote a team member who nominated Boyd for the award. “She consistently makes sure the client’s needs are taken care of. She listens to what the client says and responds accordingly.”

“Angel is a great model of leadership,” said Family Service President and CEO Tom Campbell, presenting the award. “She faces challenges as opportunities to grow and improve the situation at hand. She is great at collaborating and is well respected by many in the community, and is looked to as leader and expert in her field. She serves on numerous committees throughout our community and represents the agency and program professionally.”

“Angel definitely has a ‘can do’ attitude and is never too busy to care for others, take the time to lend a hand, or give you a vote of confidence,” her nomination concluded. “Angel pushes others to keep trying even in times of frustration and overwhelming stress for herself. She is a solid leader and role model as a supervisor.”

Congratulations, Angel!

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