Linda Thomas, Ed.D.

Linda Thomas, Ed.D. has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and companies. Linda is currently serving as the Vice President of Community Outreach and Government Relations at Cal.net, Inc. where they focus on providing broadband infrastructure and internet services to rural communities in California, promoting digital equity, and offering training and development programs.

Prior to their current role, Linda was the Vice President of Educational and Agricultural Partnerships at Cal.net, Inc., where they worked towards closing the digital divide and designing workforce development opportunities for residents of rural California.

Linda also worked as the Dean of Arts and Sciences at Copper Mountain Community College, where they held the position from 2020 to 2022.

Between 2013 and 2020, Linda operated their own consulting firm called Linda Thomas Consulting, serving as a Senior Consultant. In this role, they conducted organizational needs assessments and provided training and facilitation in various areas, including strategic planning, leadership development, conflict management, and professional development.

From 2017 to 2019, Linda served as the Vice Chancellor of Educational Services and Workforce Development at West Hills Community College District.

Before that, they were the Dean of Instruction Career Technical Education at Clovis Community College from 2015 to 2017. In this role, they developed and implemented Career Technical Education programs and managed faculty.

Linda's experience also includes a role as an Academic Dean at San Joaquin Valley College from 2009 to 2015. In this position, they conducted needs assessments, designed strategic plans, monitored performance indicators, and ensured academic integrity.

Linda's earliest listed role was as a Program Developer and Lecturer at the University of the Pacific from 1998 to 2009. In this role, they directed and coordinated Pacific's adult Evening Degree program, supervised faculty, advised students, and taught courses in Ethics and Critical Thinking.

Linda Thomas, Ed.D. has an extensive education history. Linda obtained their Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of the Pacific, where they studied from 2004 to 2008. Prior to that, they pursued a Master of Theological Studies degree with a focus on Cross Cultural Ethics at the Graduate Theological Union, from 1986 to 1990. Linda completed their Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government at the University of California, Riverside, from 1982 to 1986.

In addition to their academic degrees, Linda also holds a certification in Accreditation Basics from the Accreditation Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), WASC. The specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided in the information.