Sonya Thomas, a native from Toledo, Ohio has been named the director of development at Bikemore. In her role, Thomas will be responsible for raising funds and awareness for Bikemore through community events, grants, and advocacy education.
The cycling enthusiast said she is looking forward to connecting with area businesses, community leaders, and bike groups to gather information and insight about Baltimore’s biking infrastructure, and the social and economic bike culture here.
She has a passion for nonprofit work. She has managed marketing and fundraising initiatives for the American Heart Association, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., St. Vincent dePaul, and Big Brothers Big Sisters – just to name few.
She has also worked as a marketing professional at the University of Toledo in Ohio, and provided consulting services for several Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Ohio.
Thomas holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio and is the mother of two young-adult children.
When she is not working, she loves to travel, cycle, garden and explore farmer’s markets. She also loves to kayak, walk her dog, visit museums, and relax at the beach with her partner.
The Midwesterner said she is looking forward to learning more about the Mid Atlantic and all that it has to offer. So if you see her out in the community, make sure you give her a warm welcome.