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Region (Marketing): Southeast Michigan Prefix: Dr. First Name: Celia Last Name: Thomas Suffix: Title: Chief Operating Officer Company Name: Alternatives For Girls Website: https://alternativesforgirls.org/ Business Mission: To help homeless and high-risk girls and young women avoid violence, teen pregnancy and exploitation Phone: 313 775-2575 Email: cthomas@alternativesforgirls.org Address 1: 903 W. Grand Blvd Address 2: City: Detroit State/Province: MI Zip: 48208 Country: United States of America Occupation: Nonprofit Industry: Nonprofit LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-celia-thomas-15477129 Facebook: Twitter: Educational Education: Doctor of Health Administration (DHA)
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology (BA) Memberships, Board Positions, etc.: Board Chair -Plymouth Educational Center, Public Charter School
Board Chair -Continuum of Care (CoC) addressing homelessness in the cities of Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park Her Personal Side: Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Celia is a happily married empty-nester with four children who are between 26 and 20 years old. While the young adults have flown, the family enjoys spending time together, traveling, and engaging with their church and the community through volunteerism. Celia serves on her church's Board of Deacons, and its Caribbean Mission Ministry. Something you should know: Celia is passionate about issues impacting children and youth. Most People Don't Know: The Thomas family was featured extensively in a Sesame Street Initiatives special, “Families Stand Together, Feeling Secure in Tough Economic Times,” in September 2009 (www.sesameworkshop.org/toughtimes). Words of Wisdom: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou