Kristy Thomas

About Kristy Thomas

Presently I am working to build my DEI Consulting firm and continuing to run my first business in Writing and Publishing. I write as much as I can so that I can keep getting better at my craft. My goals are to find my place in television and also to continue telling the best stories possible. My commitment to educating and building our understanding and tolerance for diversity and our differences is also a passion. I love all of the aspects of the businesses that I have created and I hope to work with as many teenagers, schools, and organizations as possible to encourage positive conversations about diversity and acceptance. Creating inclusive environments within the workplace is an important piece to the puzzle of the success of our businesses as well. I thrive to be as open as possible in the way that I listen, process and respond to assist in navigating the process of building safe and inclusive spaces for all.

Experience

1. Adjunct Professor

   Missouri State University

   Aug 2023 — Present · US

Education

• University of Missouri-Kansas City

  Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Acting & Directing

  2002 — 2005

• Cornell University

  Certificate, Diversity and Inclusion, A

  2020 — 2020

• Rockhurst University

  Doctor of Education - EdD, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

  2022 — 2024

• Missouri State University

  Bachelors of Science, Secondary Theatre and Speech Education, 6-12

  1998 — 2001

• LeTourneau University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Educational Leadership and Administration, General

  2008 — 2010