Kandace Thomas

Developmental scientist, early care and education executive leader, Diversity-Informed Tenets creator, consultant and facilitator, mindfulness meditation facilitator, exceptional strategist and engaged advocate

Role
Executive Director at First 8 Memphis
Location
Memphis, TN, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Kandace Thomas

Innovative leader and early childhood program, policy and systems building strategist and…

Experience

  1. Executive Director

    First 8 Memphis

    Apr 2020 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

Education

  • University of Chicago

    MPP, Public Policy

    2002 — 2004

  • Erikson Institute

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Child Development

    2012 — 2019

  • Wesleyan University

    BA, Sociology and African American Studies

    1995 — 1999

Skills

  • Community Outreach
  • Community Development
  • Public Policy
  • Fundraising
  • Grant Writing
  • Nonprofits
  • Volunteer Management
  • Grants
  • Non-Profit Administration
  • Program Evaluation
  • Philanthropy
  • Policy
  • Community Organizing
  • Program Development
  • Policy Analysis
  • Non-Profits
  • Economic Development
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Higher Education
  • Youth Development

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