Priya Thomas

Priya Thomas has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple industries and roles. Priya is currently working as a Partner Success Lead at Knack since 2020. Prior to this, they worked as a Consultant in Higher Education, Wellness, and Business at Priya Thomas Consulting since 2017. In this role, they contributed as a writer for various platforms including Presence, The Complete Campus Engagement Platform, and Knack Technologies. Priya also served as a Sleep Coach at Somni LLC, supporting users in their behavioral change journey towards better sleep.

Before their consulting career, Priya worked at Florida Gulf Coast University as the Director of Prevention & Wellness from 2007 to 2017. In this role, they managed the department and implemented campus-wide prevention efforts. Priya also worked as a Testing Proctor and Counselor-in-Residence during their tenure at the university.

Priya has also gained experience in data entry as a Freelance Data Entry Worker at City Destinations, LLC in 2007. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Peer Education Graduate Assistant and Practicum Counselor at the University of Missouri. In these roles, they supervised peer education volunteer groups, led wellness programs, and provided counseling services to college students.

Priya also worked as a CAREgiver at Home Instead Senior Care in 2003 and as an Administrative Assistant at William Woods University in the same year. Additionally, they have experience as Respite Staff at Judevine Center for Autism and as an Account Executive in Sales at Zimmer Radio Group.

During their time at the University of Missouri, they held various roles including Desk Attendant, Summer Assistant, and Community Advisor in Residential Life.

Overall, Priya Thomas has a strong background in consulting, higher education, wellness, and sales, with a focus on writing, counseling, and program management.

Priya Thomas has a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from the same university. Additionally, they hold an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree from State Fair Community College.

In terms of certifications, Priya has completed the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education in May 2021. Priya also obtained the Mental Health First Aid certification from Mental Health First Aid USA in October 2019. In 2017, they completed the Why Mentoring Matters certification from LinkedIn. Furthermore, Priya obtained the TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) Certified Trainer certification from Health Communications, Inc. in August 2010.