Gina Thomas

Gina Thomas has a diverse and extensive work experience. Gina is currently a Member of the Board of Advisors at The Nursing Beat since 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Chief Development Officer at Nobis Rehabilitation Partners, where they were responsible for market investigation, analysis, and managing marketing strategies. Before that, Gina served as an Advisor at Inlightened and CoverMe in 2019. In 2018, they were a Member at the National Quality Forum (NQF). From 2016 to 2020, Gina held multiple roles at Lumere, including Executive Advisor, Chief Nursing Advisor, and Chief Development Officer. Gina was also a Senior Vice President-Senior Principal Population Health at Vizient, Inc in 2016, where they led corporate strategy for population health business development. Gina's work experience also includes roles at MedAssets and The Advisory Board Company. Gina started their career as a Value Analysis Officer at Via Christi Health System in 1997. Overall, Gina Thomas has a strong background in healthcare strategy, development, and advisory roles.

Gina Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Marymount College of Kansas, which they obtained between the years 1983 and 1985. Gina later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Organizational Communication, General from Western University of Health Sciences between 2003 and 2005. Gina Thomas has also earned additional certifications, including Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) from the Emergency Nurses Association in 1990 and the status of Fellow from the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) in 2005. Gina also holds a certification as a Certified Materials Resource Professional from AHRMM, however, the year of attainment is unknown.