Alice Thomas

Alice R. Thomas is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership and advocacy roles across various organizations. Currently serving as the Executive Director at Central Asia Institute since May 2019, Thomas previously held significant positions at Refugees International as a Senior Policy Advisor and Program Manager, where oversight was provided for programs addressing international law gaps affecting displaced persons. Earlier roles include Staff Attorney in the International Program at Earthjustice, Deputy Director for the American Bar Association's Asia Law Initiative, and Deputy Chief of Party at the University of Maryland Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Thomas has also contributed to environmental advocacy as Environmental Law Liaison for the American Bar Association and practiced as a Senior Associate at Arnold & Porter and Associate at Dewey Ballantine LLP. Thomas holds a B.A. from Princeton University and a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School.