Shayla Thomas

Shayla Thomas currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Albany State University, a position held since October 2024. Prior experience includes five years as Benefits Manager at Van Andel Institute, where responsibilities encompassed managing employee and graduate student benefits programs. Additionally, Shayla operated as a Small Business Owner, providing esthetic and nail care services from November 2017 to October 2024. Earlier roles include Human Resources Manager at Michigan State University and Human Resources Director at Capital Area Community Services, Inc. Head Start. Education includes a Master in Studies of Law in Human Resources Management from Wayne State University Law School, expected in December 2024, and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Liberal Studies from Western Michigan University.