About DWU

I taught Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) for three years in Gettysburg, S.D. I then took a job closer to home and taught FACS for three years at Corsica-Stickney, before becoming an admissions counselor at Dakota Wesleyan University.

Morning Show Host and Operations Manager at KMIT Radio in Mitchell, SD (2006-2021) and Mobile Marketing for CMT and Hershey's (2002-2006)

I currently serve on the Board of Directors at Mitchell Area Community Theatre where I chair several committees within the organization.

Queen of Peace Hospital (Radiologic Technologist, 15 years), City of Mitchell (Communications Specialist, 10+ years), Martin Group (Administrative Assistant, 9 years)

Taught 3 years at Red Rock Central in Lamberton, MN. Taught 2 years at Longfellow Elementary in Mitchell, SD.

Worked 12 years in the telecom technology industry as Programmer, Quality Assurance Officer, Project Manager, and Director of Product Management. Thomas began as the director for the Kelley Center for Entrepreneurship on campus, teaching entrepreneurial leadership courses and serving as a resource for regional businesses in South Dakota. She was named dean of admissions in 2015 and vice president of both admissions and marketing in 2018.