Alydia Thomas

Alydia Thomas is an accomplished professional in diversity, equity, and inclusion with a robust background in higher education administration. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of Pittsburgh since June 2022, Alydia previously held multiple roles at Duquesne University, including Associate Director of Residence Life for Student Development and Programming and Adjunct Instructor. Earlier experience includes positions at Saint Vincent College, where Alydia worked as Assistant Director of Multicultural and Residence Life, and roles at Duquesne University as a Graduate Assistant of Residence Life. Alydia holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master of Science in Education from Duquesne University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Corporate Communications from Penn State Greater Allegheny.