Dr. Damia Thomas

Dr. Damia Thomas brings over two decades of dedicated advocacy for students in urban education environments. Having navigated these systems herself as a student and later impacted them as a teacher, coach, school leader, mentor, researcher, and district leader, Dr. Thomas offers a profound understanding of urban schools' multifaceted challenges. Her career reflects a commitment to transformative leadership, marked by her tenure in various roles that have spanned teaching, administration, coaching, and consultancy. Dr. Thomas has demonstrated success in fostering school cultures that prioritize academic excellence and inclusivity, achieving measurable improvements in student outcomes across diverse urban districts, including California, New York, Maryland, Arkansas, Illinois, and Richmond.