Ms. Thomas is the Acting Vice President for Program Management Office for the Air Traffic Organization (ATO). Management Services provides administrative support to all ATO Service Units enabling them to focus on their core mission. She oversees the prioritization and distribution of ATO’s financial and people resources; provide technical labor relations advice; improve processes in technical hiring; provide leadership and employee development; and strengthen organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

Ms. Thomas has over 25 years of civilian service across three federal agencies, specializing in business operations and mission support. She is a graduate of the FAA’s Senior Leadership Development Program and the Federal Executive Institute. 

Since joining the ATO in 2014, Ms. Thomas has held positions as deputy vice president for Management services, senior advisor to the vice president for Air Traffic Services and as the Standardization manager in Safety and Technical Training. In all three, she was key in cultivating a balance between the operational mission and organizational advancement through workforce development, outreach, and strategic communications. Before joining the ATO, Ms. Thomas was a business manager in Aviation Safety-Air Traffic Safety Oversight.

Ms. Thomas served in a variety of capacities within the Department of Defense, as a budget analyst intern, Strategic Human Capital Division chief and deputy chief of staff. During her tenure at the Department of Treasury, she was an Office of Inspector General financial and program auditor and a manager overseeing financial management policy development at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.  

Ms. Thomas holds a master’s degree from Troy State University and a bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University. She has received numerous awards and accolades, including the DOT Secretary’s Team Award for EEO/Affirmative Action, as well as other Civilian Achievement Medals. In her free time, she volunteers with professional, educational and community organizations that promote breast cancer awareness, programs for children with learning disabilities, and careers in aviation.