Laura Boisvert Boyd
she/her/hers
Associate Director of Prevention Services
Division of Academic & Student Affairs
lbboyd2@ncsu.eduBio
Laura is a dedicated advocate for the interconnectedness of people, environment and health, aligning with the core mission of GOHA (Global One Health Academy). Their expertise centers on the powerful synergy between nature and mental health, focusing on the development and implementation of nature-based interventions to promote well-being.
A key initiative in their work is the effort to bring Campus Nature Rx to the NC State community. This project exemplifies the practical application of One Health principles by recognizing the essential role of the environment—specifically accessible campus nature spaces—in fostering mental resilience and health outcomes for the student body. Laura’s practical efforts are focused on harnessing the therapeutic power of nature to address contemporary mental health challenges, underscoring a commitment to holistic, cross-sectoral solutions within the global One Health framework.