Andrea G. Thomas

Andrea G. Thomas, DHSc, MBA, MPH, CHEP, FACHE has a range of experience in health administration and strategic planning. Andrea G. currently serves as the Chief Administrative Officer at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda. Prior to this role, they were the Chief Operating Officer at St. Cloud Regional Medical Center. Andrea also held positions at Jackson Health System, where they served as the Senior Director of Business Development & Strategic Planning and later as the Director of Strategic Planning & Business Development. Andrea G. gained experience in strategic planning and market research as the Director at Holy Cross Hospital and as the Manager of Cancer Control Planning at the University of Miami. Andrea began their career at the American Cancer Society as the Assistant Program Manager of Cancer Control Planning and subsequently became the Manager of Surveillance Research.

Andrea G. Thomas, DHSc, MBA, MPH, CHEP, FACHE has a diverse education history. Andrea G. holds a Doctor of Health Sciences degree from Nova Southeastern University, a Master of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Nova Southeastern University, and a Master of Public Health degree from Florida International University. Andrea G. obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, General from Howard University. Additionally, Andrea has obtained several certifications including being a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional from the International Board for Certification of Safety Managers.