Erica Thomas
| Erica Thomas | |
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| Georgia State Representative District 39 | |
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| Alma mater | Oakwood University |
Erica Thomas (born 12 August 1987) is an African-American youth leader and legislator, and she is the Georgia State Representative of District 39. Outside of Capitol life, she runs Speak Out Loud, a local nonprofit founded by her, dedicated to giving a voice to foster children
She received earned her the 2013 Ambassador for Peace Award from the Global Peace Foundation.[1] She was recently recognized by the Georgia Centre for Nonprofits (GCN), as a Nonprofit Leader and given the 30 under 30 Award for 2016.[2]
Education and personal life
Erica Thomas was born in Fayetteville in North Carolina, she grew up in Knoxville Tennessee, she studied at Carter High School, Cocke County High School, and Oakwood University She currently resides in Mableton with her daughter, Dakota.
Career
Thomas first gained experience with the General Assembly serving as Legislative Aide to the previous representative from House District 39, she ran for the same office and won in 2014 when her predecessor went ahead to seek a higher office. She is currently serving her second term in office. She is currently serving on the Retirement, Budget and Fiscal Policy, Juvenile Justice and Science and Technology Committees.
She has spoken at various events within the United States and oversees. In 2015 Erica Thomas was a guest speaker at the Black Business Empowerment Convention of Georgia[3]
International development leadership and non-profit work
Erica Thomas sits on the board of a number of Nonprofits. She runs Speak Out Loud, a local Nonprofit founded by her, dedicated to giving a voice to foster children who have been silenced by their circumstances. The organization has expanded across the country and has chapters in Nigeria. She has also worked to establish libraries in various locations in Africa[4]
Honors and awards
- 2013 Ambassador of Peace Award [5]
- 100 Black Men of America's Image Award[6]
- Atlanta Leading Ladies[7]
- National Action Network Action and Authority award[8]
References
- ↑ http://www.house.ga.gov/Documents/Biographies/thomasErica.pdf
- ↑ http://www.ynpnatlanta.org/30_under_30_award_recipients_2016
- ↑ http://www.atleventlistings.com/2015-black-business-empowerment-convention-of-georgia/
- ↑ http://www.house.ga.gov/Documents/Biographies/thomasErica.pdf
- ↑ http://www.house.ga.gov/Documents/Biographies/thomasErica.pdf
- ↑ http://www.northmetro100.org/images/events/luncheon-2015/2015_YAL_Program.pdf
- ↑ http://rollingout.com/2016/03/22/atlantas-leading-ladies-at-walkers-legacy-womens-leadership-brunch/
- ↑ http://nationalactionnetwork.net/featured/nan-honors-women-who-answered-the-call-to-action/
External links
- Atlanta gunshot victim gets total makeover
- Some Georgia lawmakers stand with Black Lives Matter
- Black Lives Matter groups meets with Georgia Black Caucus
- Ga. Rep. Raises Awareness Of Foster Care With Her Own Story
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| Preceded by Alisha Thomas Morgan |
Georgia State Representative 2014–present | |