Dr. David A. Thomas is a distinguished educator, organizational psychologist, and consultant with over 35 years of academic and leadership experience. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology / Organizational Psychology from the University of Southern California, where he also obtained his MBA in Corporate Finance, Investing, and Marketing. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology and Ocean Systems Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Dr. Thomas is an Emeritus Teaching Professor at Arizona State University (ASU), where he served for over 25 years as a Teaching Professor and played a pivotal role in the development of several of the fastest growing and most successful degree programs at ASU, including the BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, BA in Organizational Leadership, MS in Organizational Leadership, and the Project Management Master’s Degree Program. His program development skills along with his innovative approach to curriculum design, focused on skills critical to modern workplaces, have left a lasting impact on thousands of students and fellow educators.
Throughout his tenure at ASU, Dr. Thomas made significant contributions to curriculum development, program leadership, and international education. He spearheaded the creation of ASU’s first Universal Learner Course (ULC) in Behavioral Dynamics and partnered with major corporations like Starbucks, Intel, and Motorola to develop customized leadership programs. Recognized for his commitment to diversity, Dr. Thomas received the Global Education Office Diversity Award for his work on study abroad programming, including the development and launch of a number of internship-based and traveling study abroad programs in England, Ireland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and New Zealand. Cumulatively, he has spent more than two years abroad with undergraduate and graduate students.
Dr. Thomas’s dedication to integrating experiential learning and leadership theory earned him multiple accolades, including the ASU President’s Award for Innovation and Outstanding Faculty Award. A passionate mentor, he guided faculty in adopting effective teaching practices and actively participated in numerous university leadership committees.
Dr. Thomas’s professional experience also spans consulting and corporate training, having founded InfoFlow, Inc., where he provided leadership and strategic planning training to corporate clients. He previously held key management positions at Kronos Data Systems, Telxon Corporation, and Allied Signal Corporation, where he demonstrated his expertise in project management and business strategy. His academic contributions include presenting at numerous conferences on human performance and integrative approaches learning and authoring scholarly articles. Dr. Thomas continues to be a respected thought leader in educational psychology, organizational leadership, and experiential learning, influencing both academic and professional communities.
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