Dr. Boyer received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Animal Science from Missouri State University, with her Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral work in Animal Science from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Boyer previously served as Senior Technical Services Manager for Mineral Nutrition at Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Nutritionist at Kent Nutrition Group, and as Research and Development (R&D) Director at the FL Emmert Company.

Dr. Boyer maintains adjunct faculty status at both the University of Arkansas and Mississippi State University, where she mentors graduate students from an industry perspective and collaborates on various species research projects focusing on industry innovation.