Thomas W.

Thomas W. has extensive experience in human resources, spanning over two decades. Thomas is currently serving as the Director of Human Resources at Torti Gallas + Partners. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Human Resources Consultant at Smart HR, Inc from 2018 to 2022. Thomas also held the position of Director of Human Resources at NIKA, where they developed and implemented various HR programs and initiatives, contributing to NIKA being recognized as a "2017 Top Workplace" by The Washington Post. Thomas also served as the Director of Human Resources at Integral Consulting Services Inc., where they established the HR infrastructure for a growing IT/Consulting company. Thomas has experience as a Senior Human Resources Consultant at Willis Towers Watson, where they provided HR support to multiple clients. Thomas also worked as a Human Resources Manager and Senior Human Resources Consultant at Inova Fairfax Hospital, where they advised on employee relations, engagement, and staffing. Thomas' early career includes roles as a Staffing & Employee Relations Specialist at The Washington Post and a Recruiter at Adventist HealthCare. Overall, Thomas W. has a diverse range of expertise in HR management, recruitment, and employee relations.

Thomas W. has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Dickinson College. Thomas also holds a Master of Education degree in Counseling and Development from George Mason University. In addition to their formal education, Thomas has obtained several certifications, including "Leading Workplace Diversity" from Rice Business Executive Education | Jones School of Business, "Unconscious Bias" from LinkedIn, "Confronting Racism, with Robin DiAngelo" from LinkedIn, "Difficult Conversations: Talking about Race at Work" from LinkedIn, "Diversity and Inclusion in a Global Enterprise" from LinkedIn, "Strategic Talent Acquisition (STA) Certification" from the Human Capital Institute (HCI), "Human Resources: Running Company Onboarding" from LinkedIn, "Improving Your Conflict Competence" from LinkedIn, "Interviewing a Job Candidate for Recruiters" from LinkedIn, and the "Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)" certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), which they obtained in 2008.