Thomas W. Newkirk

Thomas W. Newkirk currently serves as a Student Success Advisor for the Pathways to Equity in Nursing Scholars Program at Western Carolina University, a position held since August 2020. Newkirk's experience includes multiple roles in academic support and student retention, where responsibilities included mentoring first-generation and low-income students, coordinating program activities, and implementing events to foster community engagement. Prior experience includes a Teacher Assistant role at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and involvement with City Year, focusing on recruitment and community engagement initiatives. Thomas holds a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Inquiry and Social Development, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Studies.