Laurel Ruth Thomas

Laurel Ruth Thomas is a tenured professor of Nursing at Triton College since June 2025, previously serving as Vice President of Clinical Services at United Energy Workers Healthcare from November 2023 to June 2025. Laurel held the position of Associate Vice President of Quality and Clinical Education at Covenant Care, Corp. from March 2020 to August 2023, where oversight included clinical outcomes and operational performance across 18 branches, supporting approximately 15,000 patients annually. Prior roles include Vice President of Clinical Services at PruittHealth, where operations were managed for 25 hospices across three states, and Regional Director of Operations at LHC Group, overseeing 18 hospice locations. Laurel's career began as Senior Director of Clinical Operations at Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, where responsibilities included ensuring compliance and quality care for over 900 hospice and palliative patients. Educational qualifications consist of a Master’s Degree in Nursing with a focus on Clinical Services and Bachelor’s and Associate's degrees in Registered Nursing from Western Governors University and Oakton College, respectively.