La Shonda Thomas
About La Shonda Thomas
LaShonda Thomas Director of Finance & Administrative
LaShonda Thomas is the Director of Finance & Administrative. She brings over fifteen years of experience in financial services to her role. Thomas previously served as the Director of Student Accounts at Delaware County Community College, where she led the strategic direction for integrated student account functions across five campuses. Her expertise encompasses financial oversight and management, risk evaluation and planning, and organizational growth and development.
LaShonda Thomas Education and Expertise
LaShonda Thomas holds an impressive academic background, with a BS in International Business from Mansfield University, an MBA from Rosemont College, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from Maryville University. Her doctoral dissertation focused on first-generation college students’ financial anxiety and student loan debt. A Certified Associate in Project Management, Thomas has given national presentations on enhancing student financial services.
LaShonda Thomas Background in Financial Services
LaShonda Thomas has an extensive background in financial services, marked by her fifteen years in the industry. Her skills include strategic planning, budget management, audit, and data analysis. In her previous role at Delaware County Community College, she directed integrated student account functions across multiple campuses. She values continuous program, policy, and process assessment to ensure compliant and optimal performance.
LaShonda Thomas Achievements and Board Memberships
In 2023, LaShonda Thomas was elected as a board member of the West Chester Area Daycare Center. She is committed to closing equity gaps, particularly in the realm of educational objectives. Thomas is known for her creative and holistic approach to combining disciplined focus, analytics, integrity, policy, and servant leadership. Her contributions extend to helping others navigate higher education processes and lending her skills in systems integrations for strategic projects.
LaShonda Thomas Contributions to Higher Education
LaShonda Thomas has made significant contributions to higher education, focusing on student accounts and financial services. She has presented nationally on effective tools and techniques to enhance these services. Thomas emphasizes the importance of closing equity gaps and aiding first-generation college students. She enjoys helping others navigate higher education processes and has a particular interest in addressing student financial anxiety and loan debt.