Lakey Boyd

Background

About Lakey Boyd

My career has been dedicated to connecting people to opportunity at the nexus of jobs, housing, education, and transportation. With nearly 25 years of experience in economic development, urban planning, and civic engagement, I have worked in the private, public and non-profit sectors. Finding ways to increase economic mobility and ultimately transform lives is what drives me professionally. I have a solid track record of building game-changing economic development strategies and implementing transformative place-based initiatives. As a consultant, I have worked on nearly 100 projects in more than 50 cities in 12 states. I have also served with non-profits to operationalize strategies, build partnerships, and restructure operations. When I served in local government, I led large-scale initiatives, public-private partnerships, and special projects. All of my work has been in service of improving economic prosperity and inclusive community development. I am fulfilled by building teams, connecting through community, and producing impactful change. I have an entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial leadership style. Valuing and integrating diverse perspectives strengthens my work, especially around equitable change management. I love being a teammate as much as being a team leader. I say what I mean and mean what I say. I show up and follow through. I believe better is always possible.