Thomas Heard

Thomas Heard has a diverse work experience in various roles across multiple organizations. Thomas is currently serving as the Vice President of Talent and Culture at KC CARE Health Center since November 2022. Prior to this, they worked as an Adjunct Professor of Business and the Director of HR Services at Johnson County Community College from 2021 to 2022.

Thomas also has experience working at Tennessee Technological University, where they served as an Adjunct Professor of Business, Director of Talent Management and Organizational Development, and Assistant Director of Human Resources. Thomas'stenure at the university spanned from 2016 to 2021.

Earlier in their career, Thomas held positions at Athens Technical College and Paxen Learning. At Athens Technical College, they worked as the Director of Advisement and Retention Services and the Student Affairs and Retention Coordinator. Thomas also served as a Human Resources Coordinator at the college. At Paxen Learning, they worked as a Program Job Placement Specialist.

Thomas got their start in the Georgia Department of Human Resources as a Social Service Case Manager and Resource Specialist.

Overall, Thomas Heard's work experience encompasses roles in talent management, organizational development, human resources, education, and social services.

Thomas Heard, MBA, MS has a diverse education history. In 2011, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Sociology from Piedmont University. Following this, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Leadership from Piedmont University, which they completed in 2012. In 2013, Thomas earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Gerontology from Brenau University. Furthermore, they acquired a certification in "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Building a Diverse Workforce" from Cornell University in 2022.