Board of Directors

Having completed a pre-med undergraduate degree, graduate PA program, and been employed as a full-time PA since 2004, all in New Hampshire, I’ve seen medicine evolve quite a bit in the Granite State.  I remember learning very early in my career that NH was among the best few states for PA practice, in terms of PA-friendly state laws, and felt gratitude for the NH PAs ahead of me, who had worked to that end.  As I practiced over the years, I saw this decline, however, and became aware of the need for change with an evolving healthcare delivery system.  Realizing change wouldn’t happen by itself, I decided to get involved, and am proud to work among giving and talented peers.  

Quality and free time are spent with family, and friends, music, skiing, snowboarding, and hiking, among some things. I live and work in the Seacoast area of NH and have worked in Orthopedics since graduating and currently do so at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Originally from central PA, I graduated from Penn College’s PA program in 2010 and have spent the majority of my career working in ER’s in MA, PA, and NH. I now work at ClearChoiceMD. I am Chair of the Legislative & Election Committees as well as a member of several other committees for NHSPA, and am an active member of the AAPA and serve as the Chief NH delegate in the AAPA’s House of Delegates. I live in Deerfield, NH with my husband and 3 dogs, and enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, and working on our small farm.

I graduated from University of New England with my master’s in 2020. Since then, I have been working in urgent care at ConvenientMD. I was my class treasurer and was interested in staying involved with NHSPA once I moved back to NH. I am currently one of the NH delegates for the AAPA’s House of Delegates. I just recently moved to Chester, NH with my husband. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with friends, family, and dog traveling, hiking, biking, and practicing photography.

Catherine Boyd is a dynamic healthcare executive who combines clinical expertise with visionary leadership. Currently serving as the President and COO of New England Life Care, Catherine has transformed patient care delivery through strategic innovation and operational excellence.  Her healthcare journey began in emergency rooms and ICUs as a respiratory therapist before advancing as a Physician Assistant at premier Boston institutions including Brigham and Women's Hospital and Lahey Medical Center. At Partners Healthcare, she pioneered groundbreaking work with the PACE Internal Medical Department, conducting pivotal research on PA/hospitalist care models that revolutionized patient outcomes.  Since joining New England Life Care in 2021, Catherine has championed responsible stewardship of medical resources while ensuring patients receive optimal care at the right time and place. Her leadership philosophy centers on bridging care transition gaps across the healthcare continuum, drawing from her extensive experience in post-acute, pulmonary, intensive care, and hospital acute care.  Known for her compassionate insight and unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and service, Catherine creates impactful solutions that elevate both patient care and organizational success—making her an inspirational voice for the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Catherine holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, an MS from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and a BS in Cardiopulmonary Sciences from Northeastern University. She has served on the GNES-PALTC Board of Directors, AMDA's House of Delegates, and the AMDA Transitional Care Committee.

Catherine enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.  She is passionate about building other leaders and enjoying being part of their personal and professional growth.

Graduating from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Manchester in 2006, I have focused my career on family practice with some urgent care.  I received my Doctorate of Medical Science from the University of Lynchburg.  I moved to the Lakes Region in 2017, working at Huggins Hospital in family practice, I am currently vice president of our medical executive committee and the provider champion for our EMR conversion.  Over the next year, I plan to focus on title change in our state.  In my spare time in addition to gardening, I enjoy hiking, just finishing the NH 4000 footers in 2023, and snowboarding.

I graduated from George Washington University’s PA program, Yale-New Haven Pediatric PA Residency, and completed Lynchburg University’s DMSc in PA Education. I am currently a faculty member at MCPHS University’s PA program in Manchester, NH. As a PA for over 3 decades I have witnessed first hand the phenomenal progress our profession has made over the years. I am excited to serve on the NHSPA board. I look forward to contributing to this state organization as it works to educate the public and lawmakers about PAs and to modernize PA practice laws.

Since graduating from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2011, I have worked in various settings including urgent care, general/trauma surgery, and primary care.  For the past 6 years, I have been working in Dermatology which has been my passion and dream since becoming a PA.  I love educating and treating patients with skin conditions/cancers and brings me so much joy to be able to help them each and every day.  More recently, I have had a strong desire to become more involved in my community which led me to join committees for NHSPA along with becoming a Member at Large.  I am super excited for what the future holds for the PA community and will continue to educate my community on dermatologic conditions and access as best I can!

I am originally from St. Louis, MO, and earned my Bachelor's degree in Human Physiology from the University of Iowa in 2020. Currently, I am a student in the PA program at MCPHS University on the Manchester campus. Throughout my studies here, I have been deeply inspired by the actions some of my professors have taken in expanding the PA profession and advocating for improved patient care. Outside of studying, I enjoy exploring the beautiful hiking trails in NH and nearby states. 

I am currently enrolled in the first year of Franklin Pierce's PA program. After completing my undergraduate studies at Franklin Pierce University, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science, complemented by minors in Chemistry and Nutrition. My passion lies in engaging with community healthcare and collaborating with professionals in the PA field. The program has been incredibly enlightening, offering comprehensive education that delves deep into professional skills and patient care techniques. Beyond my academic pursuits, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, maintaining an active lifestyle through regular exercise, and expressing my creativity through painting.