Mar. 2024Austin, Texas Metropolitan AreaI'm working with Vistage to build a diverse, mutually-supportive peer group of business leaders in the Austin area. We're looking for purpose-driven owners and executives ready to grow their companies, make a positive difference in the world, and enhance their personal and family life.
Josh Thomas CoachingFounder & Principal
Jan. 2024Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Seeds of PeaceExecutive Director
Aug. 2020 - Oct. 2023New York, United States
Seeds of PeaceInterim Executive Director
Feb. 2020 - Jul. 2020New York, United StatesManaged a 30 year-old nonprofit through the covid-19 pandemic and a period of organizational change.
- Led a global team of 30 employees in 8 countries in the Middle East, South Asia and United States. - Drove modernization of administrative systems, regionalization of leadership, and improved governance. - Engaged 200+ stakeholders around the world to refresh the vision, strategy and priorities for Seeds of Peace's youth leadership and peacebuilding programs. - Fostered programmatic innovation, including enhanced local activities and digital offerings.
Alliance for Middle East Peace - ALLMEPMember Board of Directors
Aug. 2015 - Oct. 2023Jerusalem
Alliance for Middle East Peace - ALLMEPChair of the Board of Directors
Aug. 2017 - Jun. 2023JerusalemGuided a diverse, international board through a period of strategic growth, a successful executive transition, and a major federal legislative victory.
Kids4Peace InternationalGlobal Executive Director
Jan. 2010 - Feb. 2020Washington D.C. Metro AreaBuilt Kids4Peace from a small interfaith children's program to a network of local chapters, international camps, and advanced leadership institutes. - Raised over $1M in US government funding (USAID & Department of State). - Led an international team of 12 employees across 6 locations, working with 100 educators & volunteers.
- Delivered 50+ public lectures and workshops on youth empowerment & interfaith engagement.
The Episcopal ChurchChaplain & Spiritual Leader
Jan. 2005 - Aug. 2012Served in a variety of full-time and part-time roles in Atlanta, Boston, New Hampshire and Seattle:
- Coached students, young professionals, and religious leaders through life transitions.
- Facilitated colleague groups and peer learning programs.
- Designed and implemented educational conferences and leadership programs. - Developed strategy, structure, and programs for congregations and university chaplaincies.
Boston UniversityLecturer
Aug. 2009 - Dec. 2010Greater Boston AreaTaught graduate-level courses at the School of Theology.
Boy Scouts of AmericaSummer Camp Program Director
Jun. 1998 - Sep. 2001Scranton, Pennsylvania, United StatesNational Camping Skills Certified Program Director. Led comprehensive revision of program design and staff culture, resulting in 20% increase in attendance and retention.