Krystal Boyea

Krystal Boyea

Summer Environmental Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Entrepreneur . Motivational Speaker & Health Advocate

  • Education

    • University of the West Indies Cave Hill

      2012 - 2014
      Masters in Public Health
    • University of Toronto

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Environment, Geology, Geography

      Activities and Societies: Artistic Director- Silhouettes Dance Company Environment and Science, Geology and Physical and Environmental Geography.

  • Experience

    • Mahy.Ridley.Hazzard

      May 2008 - Aug 2008
      Summer Environmental Intern

      • Assisted in the Barbados Cane Industry Reconstructing Project.• Created maps and conducted Environmental and Social Impact Assessments with Dr. Hugh Sealy.• Created a brochure which was distributed by the Ministry of Environment. This brochure was to inform the public about the new Ethanol Project and construction of a new Ethanol Plant, St. George.• Assisted in communication between Mahy.Ridley.Hazzard and AMEC Earth and Environmental in Canada. • Helped put together an Open House for the nearby residents of the new Ethanol Plant. Show less

    • Future Centre Trust

      Jun 2010 - Sept 2011
      Environmental Consultant- Project Coordinator

      • Designed the first ever environmentally-friendly Mobile Learning Centre to be built in the Caribbean. • Developed 8 primary school curriculum focused on Climate Change. • Responsible for coordinating all development, fit out and implementation phases of the Mobile Learning Centre which will be implemented into all the primary schools of Barbados by the end of 2011.

    • Healthy Caribbean Coalition

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Membership Coordinator
    • Diabetes Association of Barbados

      May 2011 - Jun 2017
      Ambassador to Youth with Diabetes
    • International Diabetes Federation

      Dec 2011 - Jan 2016

      VISIONTo improve the lives of young people affected by diabetes worldwide.MISSIONThe YLD is the key driver in enhancing the lives of young people living with diabetes. The Young Leaders are committed to raising awareness of diabetes by being a powerful voice for prevention, education, access to quality care, improved quality of life, and the end ofdiscrimination worldwide.OBJECTIVES1. To be a voice for young people affected by diabetes worldwide.2. To Identify and train the next generation of leaders in the international diabetes communityand to empower young people to take responsibility within their IDF Member Associationsand their communities.3. To empower and educate young people to conduct projects in their IDF MemberAssociations to improve the lives of young people affected by diabetes worldwide. Show less

      • North America and Caribbean Regional Coordinator

        Dec 2013 - Jan 2016
      • Vice President: Young Leaders in Diabetes Programme

        Dec 2011 - Dec 2015
    • Chronic Disease Research Centre

      Apr 2012 - Sept 2012
      Research Assistant

      Health of the Nation and SALT Studies

    • Blueprint Barbados

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      President

      Blueprint Barbados is the official Youth Arm for the Diabetes Association of Barbados. We are a group of young people, both with and without diabetes, striving for change in Barbados.MissionTo support youth with diabetes and to promote awareness about the diabetes epidemic in Barbados and by extension the Caribbean.

    • Diabetes Services and Solutions Inc

      Apr 2014 - Jun 2020
      Director
    • Ian Woosnam Type 1 Diabetes Registry

      Dec 2016 - Feb 2024
      Project Manager
    • World Pediatric Project

      Nov 2017 - Mar 2019
      Barbados Representative
    • The Living Collection Inc.

      Dec 2019 - now
      Chief Executive Officer
    • Diagnostic Medical Inc.

      Jan 2022 - now
      Managing Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diabetes Facilitator

      International Diabetes Federation
    • Certified Health Coach

      Dr. Sears Wellness Institute
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Krystal Boyea
      Bakken Invitation Honoree The Medtronic Foundation Jan 2015 Bakken Invitation honorees are people who, with the help of medical technology, have overcome health challenges and used their extra life to make a difference in communities worldwide. Honorees demonstrate that access to quality healthcare can empower patients to not only manage their health but also improve the lives of others.
    • Awarded to Krystal Boyea
      Political Leaders Special Merit Awardee Barbados Labor Party Nov 2014
    • Awarded to Krystal Boyea
      Arnott Cato Public Health Award - Dec 2013
    • Awarded to Krystal Boyea
      Mount Kilimanjaro Summiteer World Diabetes Tour Sep 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Camp Coordinator- Camp Pride for Children with Diabetes

      Issued by Diabetes Association of Barbados
      Diabetes Association of BarbadosAssociated with Krystal Boyea