ConnectIDD
Michael Thomas currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of ConnectIDD, a Disability Empowerment Agency dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. In addition to this role, Michael Thomas is a Foundation Board Member at Collin College and a Member of the Board of Directors at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Plano. With a substantial background in organizational leadership, Michael Thomas previously held the CEO position at My Possibilities, where responsibilities included oversight of operations, program design, and growth strategy. Michael Thomas has also contributed to MPact, focusing on strategies for inclusive employment, and held various positions within community organizations, including the Plano Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Plano. Educational achievements include an MBA from The University of Texas at Dallas and a BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Southern Methodist University.
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ConnectIDD
ConnectIDD is a disability empowerment agency that exists to support people with disabilities by providing guidance and solutions to the organizations and communities that support them. We partner with families, organizations, businesses, and cities with a passion for providing the best possible programming to people with disabilities. Moreover, we best align with those who are considered best practices in their respective area of expertise and have a desire to grow. We provide guidance in org structure and culture, program design, innovation & social enterprise (including IDD-vetted franchise options), marketing & brand, story telling, fundraising strategy, community engagement, mobility and transportation challenges, research & data, grant strategy, financial strategy and creative funding approaches, and general non-profit best practices. If your organization is new, and looking for guidance, we can help. If your organization is older, and looking for a fresh approach, we can help. If you are hoping to launch an organization in your community, we can help.