Patricia Thomas

Patricia Thomas is a multifaceted leader with over 20 years of experience serving as the Human Resources, Risk Management, and Employee Engagement Director for local government in Florida. She also serves as an assistant pastor for a church in Florida, a professor at Dominion Theological Bible University, and a motivational speaker who delivers Bible-based messages to inspire and encourage others facing challenges. Her academic credentials include a bachelor's degree in international business, an MBA in business management with a concentration in criminal justice, a Doctorate of Theology, and a Doctorate of Divinity, supplemented by certifications in theology, human resources, hospitality, and the Apostolic Woman. Thomas owns a gospel radio station, mentors young women through her group Daughters of Grace, and engages in philanthropic work including adopting three children in Uganda and supporting organizations such as Cradle of Hope and Red Hills Retro Link Up, where she is vice president. She is a member of Women of Churches, the maritime industry, and Who's Who Among Colleges and Universities, and was recognized with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024 for her community service by President Joe Biden.