Tanaya Thomas

Tanaya Thomas, M.S. Ed, currently serves as a 5th Grade STEM Teacher at Amana Academy Charter Schools since July 2022 and has concurrently held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Tstar Enterprises, LLC since May 2020. Previous experience includes roles as a Middle School Teacher at Ivy Prep Academy, Parent Liaison in the DeKalb County School District, and Program Manager at Future Foundation, Inc. Tanaya's career has involved significant leadership and program development in STEM education, with a focus on serving underserved populations. As Assistant Director within Syracuse University's Science and Technology Entry Program, responsibilities included planning STEM activities and facilitating access for underrepresented youth. Tanaya holds a Master's degree in Cultural Foundations of Education from Syracuse University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Humanities at Clark Atlanta University.