A native of Macon, Ms. Thomas holds a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University, a master's in public administration from the University of West Georgia and an AI certification from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is actively involved in influencing state and national policy, serving on the Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Advisory Board, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) Executive Committee and in her current role as Secretary-Treasurer, and on the GovRAMP national AI Security Task Force, helping shape strategic priorities, strengthen cybersecurity governance, and advance the responsible adoption of emerging technologies across government sector.

Ms. Thomas has been recognized for her leadership and contributions to government technology, earning honors that include the Atlanta Business League’s 2021 Top 100 Women of Influence, e.Republic and Government Technology’s 2025 Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers, StateScoop’s 2022, 2024 and 2026 GoldenGov Executive Leadership Award, and the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Modern-Day Technology Leader Outstanding Achievement Award.