Patricia Thomas
About Patricia Thomas
Patricia Thomas serves as the Senior Director and Privacy Officer at CoverMyMeds and has held the position of Head of Privacy Compliance at Empower Retirement since 2021. She possesses a strong legal background in privacy law and extensive experience in managing regulatory relations and building privacy programs.
Current Role at CoverMyMeds
Patricia Thomas serves as the Senior Director and Privacy Officer at CoverMyMeds, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees privacy compliance and manages the organization's privacy program. Her responsibilities include ensuring adherence to privacy regulations and developing strategies to protect sensitive information. Patricia's expertise in privacy law and regulatory relations supports her efforts in fostering a culture of compliance within the organization.
Professional Experience at Empower Retirement
Since 2021, Patricia Thomas has been the Head of Privacy Compliance at Empower Retirement. In this capacity, she leads the privacy compliance initiatives for the organization, focusing on regulatory adherence and risk management. Her role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure that privacy practices align with legal requirements and industry standards.
Educational Background
Patricia Thomas earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in English from The Ohio State University, completing her studies from 2003 to 2007. She later obtained her Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where she studied from 2007 to 2010. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in privacy law and compliance.
Previous Positions and Experience
Patricia Thomas has held various positions in the privacy and compliance field. She worked at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company as Counsel in the Office of Privacy, Technology, Information and Contract Services from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, she was a Fellow in the Office of Privacy, Information and Technology for five months in 2011. Additionally, she served as Director of Privacy at CoverMyMeds from 2019 to 2020 and as a Senior Compliance Manager at Alliance Data from 2013 to 2019.
Expertise in Privacy Law and Compliance
Patricia Thomas possesses significant expertise in privacy law, with a focus on building and managing privacy programs. Her experience includes navigating complex legal frameworks related to data privacy and managing regulatory relations. This expertise enables her to effectively communicate with regulatory bodies and implement comprehensive privacy strategies within organizations.