Serving Notre Dame Graduate Students of the College of Arts & Letters, Thomas is an accomplished writer, communicator, and leader as well as an academic historian and philosopher with a passion for helping students visualize and achieve success in the academy, industry, and professional life. Thomas has spent the last fifteen years working in secondary and higher education. He is currently finishing his Ph.D. in European history at the University of Notre Dame. Thomas has a proven record as an award-winning teacher, researcher, and mentor to students and colleagues. An excellent relationship builder and communicator, Thomas is an exemplary servant-leader. While he is open to criticism and able to adapt when called for, he is capable of managing complex social situations, balancing the opinions of parties involved, and offering creative solutions for the good of persons.