Dawn has been with NACA since August 1997 when she was hired as Director of Research and Educational Program Services. Thomas currently serves as Director of Membership Marketing and Events. A native of the St. Louis area, Dawn transplanted to South Carolina from Indiana in 1994 to work at the University of South Carolina. Prior to working at NACA, she supervised women’s housing and on-campus Greek housing at the University of South Carolina.
Dawn completed her bachelor’s in business administration at Southeast Missouri State University with a major in Accounting. Thomas received her master’s in education from Eastern Illinois University with an emphasis in college student personnel. She has completed all coursework and passed the comprehensive exam for a PhD in higher education administration at the University of South Carolina.
Dawn and her husband reside in Irmo with their three children. Dawn enjoys Gamecock Football, BBQs and tailgating, spending time with her family. She is also an avid follower of the Tour de France, Chicago Bulls and Indianapolis Colts.