Felicia Thomas Email & Phone Number

• Lead the People Operations team• Manage the sub-functions that include talent acquisition, internal operations, human resources and staff experience• Attract, support, develop, manage, and retain a high-performing people function team in a sustainable, equitable, and results-driven manner• Directly manage the Partner, HR & Staff Experience and the Vice President, Talent• Own org-wide priorities and goals connected to continuous alignment of org culture with TMC’s core values• Set, and manage the execution of, a people function vision and strategy that directly supports and positively impacts organizational priorities, initiatives, and goals • Lead data-driven initiatives to continue to retain high performers and strengthen TMC’s culture that centers justice, exemplifies “excellence with heart”, and operates in a remote-first context• Serve as key thought partner to the Chief Operating Officer for Admin Team-wide planning, problem-solving, and structure• Serve as the lead, and collaborate closely with the Partner, HR & Staff Experience and COO, on org-wide collective learning opportunities• Assess organizational needs and design/identify and implement coherent and scaffolded collective learning experiences for TMC staff and managers• Own the content development for all staff gatherings • Regularly evaluate the impact and benefits of collective learning opportunities

Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

• Advised Catalyst Scholars from underrepresented backgrounds in the Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Catalyst Program with the preparation of their law school applications• Brainstormed, reviewed, and edited applicants' resumes, personal statements and optional essays• Hosted workshops over the course of the program on Resumes, Letters of Recommendation, and Personal Statements• Attended virtual law school admissions panels throughout the program

Greater Detroit Area

• Co-led DJC in implementation of its strategic vision and goals, building alignment across teams, initiatives, and staff• Provided leadership in the development and implementation of strategic and operational planning, long-term goals, and organizational development• Ensured alignment and prioritization of goals and activities in pursuit of DJC’s mission and strategic objectives• With Senior Leadership Team, worked to enhance an active strategic thinking culture, regularly assessing emerging trends and changes in the landscape and developing adaptive, nimble strategies to address emerging issues• Led the development and promotion of systems and strategies that support organizational health and sustainable growth• Working with Co-ED and Leadership Team, built stronger systems aligned with our values• Conducted program evaluations and developed social change metrics to measure progress related to DJC’s strategic and operational goals, overall efficacy and long term strategic impact• Served as a strategic thought partner supporting strategic planning, organizational dashboards and reporting, data and evaluation efforts, and external relations• Strengthened internal partnerships across all departments to enable strategic resource allocation for efficient impact and growth of financial resources to meet programmatic need• Provided oversight of Director of People and Culture (HR), and Director of Finance and Operations• Helped lead the effort to develop ongoing and rigorous performance management systems, examining both internal performance as well as external stakeholder perceptions of quality and delivery• Led and modeled deep commitment to a culture of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging through ongoing training, education, and opportunities for engagement

Detroit Mi

• Teach a 3-credit upper elective course, Teaching Law in High School (DPSCD)• Hold office hours, grade assignments and weekly response papers• Review and advise students on weekly lesson plans, curriculum design• Liaise with Neighborhood Legal Services and DPSCD instructors

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs & Director of Diversity Initiatives (March 2016 - present) Director of Student Affairs & Diversity Initiatives (May 2014 - March 2016) Created and coordinated all diversity initiatives and outreach for prospective and enrolled law students Conducted and coordinated Title IX training and diversity, equity and inclusion sessions for clinic students Worked with Dean of Students Office and other departments for all student conduct issues Reviewed and made decisions regarding character and fitness issues for law students Received and assessed student complaints regarding climate issues at the law school Served as liaison between faculty, students, and administration Provided individual student counseling for personal, professional, and academic concerns Counseled students and organizations regarding University policy and procedure Drafted and revised policies and procedures as needed Created, conducted and oversaw diversity & inclusion programming (including first-year orientation program) Provided programmatic, advising and leadership development training for all student organizations Liaised with university disability services to ensure that the law school provides ADA compliance, proper accommodations, exam variances, and student support Developed and managed budget and strategies for Student Affairs services, academic success, bar exam passage, support, and student organizations Oversaw academic and non-academic advising for JD and LLM (domestic and international) students Approved travel and budget expenditures for co-curricular and student organizations Supervised staff and directed daily operations of Student Affairs office Developed and facilitated K-12 programs targeted toward increasing the diversity of the legal profession Counseled prospective and admitted students on the JD program/application process

 Developed and conducted diversity programs, personal statement workshops and webinars Hired and trained student assistants on University policy and procedures (including confidentiality and handling sensitive data) Recruited, trained and supervised student admissions ambassadors Developed training and orientation materials for ambassadors and student assistants Prepared reports for use in recruitment and outreach initiatives Presented at WSU Undergraduate Admissions programs and events Served as an ex-officio member of the Admissions Committee; reviews and made recommendations on applications for admission; utilizes ACES2 to conduct research, create reports and manage applicant data

 Assumed all duties of Assistant Dean of Students Assisted students with ADA accommodations and exam variances Advised students of academic regulations and degree requirements Served on Admissions, Readmissions, and Student Affairs committees, ex officio

 Developed and maintained educational workshops as part of academic support program Counseled students regarding academic and personal issues Drafted Career Services Public Interest Law Manual and Salary Negotiation Manual

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Ba, English, African & African American Studies