Dr. Dwayne B. "Doc" Thomas, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Quincy, Ma, Us

Quincy, Ma, Us

Thomas Leadership Solutions (TLS), is a Veteran-owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). TLS is a global corporation providing executives in education, business, & sports with creative and innovative solutions to meet global leadership, management, and administrative challenges. The Founder & Chief Learning Strategist is Dr. Dwayne B. Thomas, Ph.D. Dr. Thomas' ​areas of expertise include: understanding & surfacing dominant narratives & engaging narrative transformation strategies; using Bolman & Deal's Reframing Organizations frameworks to support connected, reflective, and transformational teaching and learning practices; using Interests, Rights, Power (IRP) Analysis to strategically frame & support organizational leadership, transformation, & professional development; using media & popular culture to surface, engage, and facilitate reflection and conversation about dominant narratives that perpetuate racist stereotypes (Cognitive), prejudices (Affective), discriminatory actions (Behavioral) to deconstruct unhealthy hierarchies of human value; and recognizing and navigating institutional politics that might prevent full engagement with transformational frameworks & best practices.TLS uses a Scholar-Practitioner approach. One which combines the “best qualities of scholars along with the performance of accomplished practitioners” (McGee, Wavering, & Imbeau, 2001, p. 5). The TLS team are experts in using research- and evidence-based practices to prepare participants for best practices, to assist organizations with the challenges of creating innovative learning activities, and to leverage and maximize learning opportunities thru efficient human and material resources designed to achieve organizational goals.Major projects include curriculum development, training, seminar, and workshop leadership and facilitation, and program and service review, assessment, evaluation, and monitoring. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Training, Social & Emotional Learning

WHO WE AREThe Academic, Coaching, Enrichment, & Sports (ACES) Network is a full-service network of capacity builders for organization, institutions, groups, and individuals seeking executive coaching, training, consultation, or program services designed to mitigate risk behaviors among youth through Positive and Sports-based Youth development! All programs and services offered by the ACES-N provide resources aimed at eradicating the Achievement and Opportunity Gaps in underserved, under-represented communities across the US and around the globe!

Framingham, Ma, Us

Professor of Business * (Sports Management - Spring 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; Fall 2023* International Business (Summer 2017)Provide direct instruction on management and leadership principles for Undergraduate students.Host: MSAA/MIAA Annual Youth Summit for Diversity. Equity, & Inclusion (more than 400student and staff participants from across Massachusetts)

Located in Lynn, Massachusetts, Pathways offers evidenced-based best practices in adult education and training. Our services include 4 levels of ESL; 3 levels of adult basic education; high school equivalency prep in Spanish; U.S. citizenship classes; family literacy classes; partnerships with area occupational, vocational and technical training institutions; and student support services.Pathways is positioned to leverage its expertise and poised for further expansion and deeper impact. We are a leader in helping families overcome barriers to economic mobility and intergenerational asset-building. We help adult learners overcome obstacles to personal and career success by providing education, training, and support services. I am excited to take on the challenge of building on the 40-years of success that Pathways (Operation Bootstrap) has enjoyed, and to expand the breadth and depth of the partnerships and connections designed to meet the needs of the populations that we serve.

The Basketball League (TBL) is one of the fastest growing professional sports leagues in the US. The Massachusetts Monarchs are one of the newest organizations in the TBL. We are one of the largest and basketball-rich markets in the US. The Monarchs play a fast-paced, up-tempo brand of basketball. Lead by its Conference All-Star (Chris Miller) and captain, Scott Tavares Taylor, the Monarchs have established a solid foundation for future success after struggling through poor management in the first part of the season. Dr. Thomas has rebranded the team and brings an extensive Sports, Sports Management Education, and Executive Leadership background to the team and an extensive network of Sports, Business, and Education professionals to support the Monarchs efforts to help communities build through the medium of Sports and Entertainment.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

* Directed a team of six (6 coaches in the providing of Executive Coaching for leaders of 20+ major Summer Learning and Recreation-based non-profits on Social & Emotional Learning and Organizational Development.* Created and facilitated Coach Development training sessions on all components of SEL following the CASEL model*Created learning resources for Coaches to aid in facilitating executive coaching and summer instruction.* Provided direct support for each Coach in the maintenance of their coaching roles and responsibilities, including Coach-the-Coach sessions and resource development

Newton, Ma, Us

Past Faculty Assembly Chair (Elected) for Academic Year 2018-19Former Member of the Associate Dean's Leadership TeamProvide direct and indirect instruction in Sport Management education.Formerly, served as the Department Chair for the Sport Management Department. Directed all faculty and student functions of Undergraduate and Graduate (100% online) Sport Management education programs.* Supported Associate Dean and the new School of Business' ACSBP accreditation efforts* Directed SMGT Department and College through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) process. BSSM awarded accreditation until 2021.* Guided SMGT Department through the College's Program Review process. Approved by Board of Trustees May 2014* Revised MSSM and BSSM curriculum to meet accreditation and Sport Industry standards*Created the Annual Lasell College Sport Career Fair & Forum* Selected as Founding Member of MIAA Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity Committee

Boston, Ma, Us

Provide direct instruction in Departments of Business and Business & Economics.Provide direct and indirect instruction, and career advising for Undergraduate business majors.

Served on Mayor's Executive Cabinet and directed all leadership, management, and administrative functions for the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Enrichment.

Baltimore, Md, Us

Stepped in after the resignation of the previous Director to lead the multifunction department. Directed 315 FT, 1500+ PT staff members. Served as the Bureau Chief for Recreation and completely reorganized the Recreation Division. Crafted a leadership strategy to maintain a $1.5 mil surplus and reduced longstanding labor strife. Increased funding for and revitalized recreation center facilities

River Forest, Il, Us

Directed instructional services for School of Leadership and Continuing Studies faculty and staff. Created and directed Sports Leadership program concentrations for Undergraduate and Graduate programs. Created first Sports Leadership concentration in M. Ed. of Education program. Facilitated consulting efforts with internal and external clients.

Chicago, Il, Us

Provided direct and indirect instruction in Arts, Entertainment, and Sports Management, including Marketing, Sports Leadership, and Governance.

Washington, Dc, Us

Created and directed the Professional and Leadership Development office within the Department of Human Resources. Merged all management training functions under one office. Directed internal and external training programs and services.

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

College of Education and Human Services, Department of Curriculum & Instruction• Coordinated recruitment, marketing and promotion of the Sport Leadership Program. • University Instruction: - Health Education - HSC 3301 (3) Health and Human Movement for Elementary Schools (Spr. & Sum. 1999, Fall 1998) - Teacher Education - (3) The Learning Process (Summer 1999) - Sports Leadership - PEM 4401 (3) Administration of Physical Education & Sport - Sports Leadership Intern Supervision (2) - Physical Education - PEM (3) Teaching Team Sports; PEM 2323 (3) Teaching Individual/Dual Sports; PEM (3) Theory & Practice of Coaching; PEM (3) Special Topics: Coaching Football; PEM 1104 (1) Physical Conditioning; PEM 2323 (3) Teaching Individual/Dual Sports - Physical Education Intern Supervision (4)• Professional Presentationso Empowering Minorities in Sports Leadership Roles (Invited Speaker), FSU Sports Administration Conference, March 1999.o Featured Speaker at the Florida State University Sports Administration Conference, Empowering Minorities in Sports Leadership Roles, Tallahassee, FL, March

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Comprehensive School Health Programs• Directed executive coaching, leadership training, and technical assistance to 67 Florida School District Coordinators, 100’s of Teachers, and other staff.• Co-writer and team trainer for $4 million CDC grant; provided state-wide CSHP updates to districts; created and disseminated initiatives in physical activity and sports.• Proposed, reviewed & critically assessed Florida legislative actions; Writer for Governor’s correspondences on Health Promotion; Physical Education; and Wellness• Governance o Coordinator/Creator, FLDOE Health Promotion Program Committee, 1996 – 1998. o President, Florida Association for Sport (FAS), 1997-1998; President-Elect, 1996-1997 o Member, American & Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Driver’s Safety (FAHPERD), 1996 – 1999 o Member, Society of State Directors of Health, Physical Education, Recreation (SSDHPER), 1996 – 98 o Member, North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), 1996 to present.• Honor - Southern District Leadership Conference, FAHPERD Leadership Team, 1997• Professional Presentations o Stress Management in the Workplace, Gadsden County Schools (Greensboro & St. Johns Elementary), 1998. o Keeping the Proper Balance: Stress Management, Florida A & M University, 1998. o Advocating Physical Activity in Florida, Marion County Phys. Ed. Association, Ocala, FL, 1997. o Situational Leadership, Power & Empowerment for the Sports Leader, FSU, 1997. o Gender Equity and Florida High School Athletics, Florida State University, 1997. o Featured Speaker, FAHPERD Annual Conference, Increasing the number of African Americans in FAHPERD Leadership Roles o Invited speaker, “The SPIRIT to MOVE: Motivating Teachers and Administrators...) “Building Bridges” Conference. St. Petersburg, FL, July o Invited Speaker, University of North Florida, QUEST Regional Student Leadership Conference, Motivating Students to Succeed, Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Ph.D., Sport Management & Educational Leadership

Management Development Program, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Master Of Arts (Ma), Sport And Fitness Administration/Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Physical Education Teaching, Coaching, Athletic Administration

Professional Masters Of Business Administration, Executive Leadership

Masters Of Education Administration

Sports And Exercise

Master Of Arts - Ma, Sports Studies