A policy expert, zealous advocate, and coalition builder in the areas of education, workforce development, and disability, Thomas Showalter gets results inside and outside the Beltway. In his time as a nonprofit leader, Thomas has deep experience in fund development, program design, board management, and youth-adult partnership. Thomas is an elite communicator, for all manner of public-facing and policy writing. Honed through experience at two public relations-focused firms, on Capitol Hill, and in the nonprofit sector, he simplifies, persuades, and moves audiences to action. Thomas brings a racial, gender, and disability justice lens to all his work.