Mary Thomas

Mary Thomas is a communication professional with nearly 22 years in journalism and freelancing for many publications. She served as Communications and Events Coordinator with MacEwan University, Associate Editor for the Asian Tribune newspaper, TV talk show host on ShawTV, and consultant for NPOs. She has served on various boards, including the City Salute to Excellence Council and Canadians for Civil Society, and as Executive Director of the Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo, growing the organization from 2 to 9 staff and a $650,000 turnover in 3 years. She was recognized by Girls Inc. of Northern AB as Woman of Inspiration 2013 and at the Mayor and Council Toast of Champions 2014 for her efforts in developing Alberta Culture Days in Fort McMurray. With an MSc in Nutrition and Dietetics, she has lived in many countries around the globe, speaks 6 languages, is passionate about community development, social justice and building diversity in the arts, and was one of the 150 accomplished immigrant women featured by GROW in 2017. She is an avid hiker, singer, nutrition coach, English language tutor and mom to 2 university kids