Larry P. Thomas
About Larry P. Thomas
Larry P. Thomas is the Chief Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Officer at Sandia National Laboratories and holds several other influential roles in the fields of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Title and Current Roles
Larry P. Thomas serves as the Chief Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Officer at Sandia National Laboratories, a role he has held since 2022. He is also currently the Inaugural Vice Chair of the Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Council at the Intelligence and National Security Alliance. Additionally, he serves as a Founding Member of the East Coast Engagement Committee at the Aspen Institute and operates as a Consultant and Executive Coach at LPT Strategies.
Past Professional Experience
Prior to his current roles, Larry P. Thomas has had an extensive career. He worked as a Senior Advisor at The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University and served as an Assistant Research Professor at Penn State University from 2021 to 2022. In 2020, he acted as a Talent & Transformation Strategist at Look Listen and was a Senior Advisor to the Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer at Syracuse University. He also provided his expertise as a Member of the Economic Policy Team & Workforce Development Subcommittee for Biden for President from 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background and Credentials
Larry P. Thomas holds an MBA specializing in Strategy, Human Resources, and High Performance from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. He also achieved a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from Syracuse University. He earned multiple certificates, including one in Facilitation & Conflict Resolution from Syracuse's Maxwell School, another in Higher Education Management Development from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a certificate from the Public Affairs & Advocacy Institute at American University. He commenced his academic journey with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Communications from Rowan University.
Expertise and Specializations
Larry P. Thomas has expertise in conducting 360 evaluations and using Hogan and Myers-Briggs assessment tools. He holds a CliftonStrengths profile that includes strengths like Input, Relator, Achiever, Analytical, and Intellection with MBTI preferences of INFJ. His specialization spans a variety of industries, including telecommunications, science, technology, space, aerospace, and defense among others. He has a strong focus on social responsibility, community relations, and strategic planning related to cultural renewal and change management.
Strategic and Operational Proficiencies
Larry P. Thomas is experienced in navigating the complexities of strategic planning and organizational design. He has been involved in managing operations, marketing, budgets, and evaluations aimed at continual improvement. With a history of integrating cross-functional team knowledge, he is adept at creatively refining agendas and solving complex problems. Furthermore, he possesses a track record of anticipating and influencing stakeholder reactions to shape narratives, mindsets, and experiences.