Clarella Meshia Thomas
Senior public safety and higher education executive with progressive leadership experience. Highly skilled in training facilitation, executive management, and engagement programs.
- Role
- Chief of Police at Savannah State University Ssu For Employees
- Location
- Savannah, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Clarella Meshia Thomas
Campus Safety Leader | Chief of Police | Crisis Management | Diversity & Inclusion AdvocateWith over five years of executive leadership experience as a Chief of Police across esteemed academic institutions, I am dedicated to fostering safe, inclusive, and thriving learning environments for students, faculty, and staff. Currently serving at Savannah State University, I leverage a strong foundation in process improvement—certified in Lean Six Sigma and Professional Scrum Master—to implement best practices, streamline operations, and enhance departmental effectiveness.My previous roles at Wellesley College and Virginia Union University involved developing and executing policies, managing budgets and resources, coordinating emergency and crisis response efforts, and building strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. I possess specialized skills in dignitary protection, emergency management, risk assessment, community engagement, and leadership development. Committed to advancing diversity and inclusion, I strive to improve the campus experience and well-being for all members of the university community.Holding an executive MBA from Virginia Union University, I am passionate about utilizing my expertise to support institutional missions and create safer, more equitable educational environments.
Experience
Chief of Police
Savannah State University Ssu For Employees
Mar 2024 — Present · Savannah, GA, US
Education
Virginia Union University
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Bethel University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminal Justice/Police Science
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