Senior Technical Manager, Education
Hali Thomas is an education program manager with experience in West, Central, and southern Africa, parts of Asia, the South Pacific, and domestically.
Prior to STS, Thomas managed USAID-funded early grade reading projects, taught in a Montessori school, worked with primary and secondary school teachers, served as a primary school literacy coach, and ran literacy mentoring programs. Thomas became passionate about literacy and development during her time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Vanuatu, where she served as a literacy teacher trainer and reading coach to primary students.
Thomas earned an early grade reading certificate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a master’s degree in international education and development from George Washington University, and a bachelor’s degree in early childhood and special education from Mercer University. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in education leadership with a concentration in literacy in exceptionalities from Appalachian State University.