Tom Sowders

Tom Sowders has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Tom started their career as an English Instructor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2007. Later, they worked as an English Instructor and Teacher Trainer at Louisiana State University from 2009 to 2013. During this time, they created instructional materials, provided intensive tutoring, and utilized technology in the classroom.

In 2013, Tom transitioned to the role of an Educational Consultant at Iberville Parish Schools, where they designed a virtual high school and facilitated the conversion of an elementary school into a magnet school.

Moving forward, Tom took on the position of an Online Content Specialist at Pegasus Lighting in 2014, where they managed digital content. Subsequently, they joined the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Marketing and Communications Coordinator, responsible for coordinating marketing efforts.

In 2016, Tom transitioned to UNC REX Healthcare as a Digital Marketing Coordinator, where they managed digital marketing initiatives until 2019.

Tom's most recent role is as the Director of Marketing and Communications at UNC Children's, a position they have held since February 2019.

Tom Sowders completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Creative Writing at North Carolina State University from 2000 to 2004. Tom then pursued their Master of Arts (MA) in English Language and Literature/Letters at the University of North Carolina Wilmington from 2007 to 2009. Continuing their academic journey, they obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English Language and Literature/Letters from Louisiana State University, where they attended from 2009 to 2013.