Equal Opportunity Schools
James Thoma is a seasoned data analyst with extensive experience across various organizations. Currently, as a Senior Data Analyst at Equal Opportunity Schools since April 2023, Thoma has led initiatives for flexible goal setting, fostered cross-functional collaboration, and promoted a more communicative organizational culture. Prior to this role, Thoma served at 3Degrees Group, Inc., where a data scheme was developed for CRM transition. A notable tenure at Stand for Children involved creating performance management reporting and dashboards for executive oversight. Earlier experience includes significant contributions to the American Red Cross, where staffing and planning tools were developed, and as an Election Data Specialist at GatherCRM focusing on voter profiling and outreach. Initial career experience includes legislative research for the City of Buffalo. Thoma holds a BA in History and Art History from the University at Albany.
Equal Opportunity Schools
Equal Opportunity Schools provides school districts with the data, tools, and customized support needed to increase and diversify enrollment in advanced courses. In a given year, nearly a million students of color and students from low-income backgrounds are overlooked and excluded from advanced high school courses due to flawed and outdated systems that determine which students belong in these classes. A 2020 EdTrust study showed that this student group is less likely to be placed in AP courses and many attend schools where AP classes are not offered. Yet, when given the opportunity they are likely to be successful. EOS partners with school districts across the country to close this opportunity gap.