Vicki Thomas has extensive experience with animal welfare organizations and nonprofits. She has volunteered at Montgomery County’s animal shelters since 2004 – when it was first run by the Montgomery County Humane Society (MCHS) and she was part of the first group of volunteers trained when the new Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center (MCASAC) opened. In 2012, she was named Volunteer of the Year by MCHS. She is also a long-time volunteer for the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County. In her career, she has worked for various nonprofits including Freedom House, The Albert Shanker Institute, and the Foundation for a Democratic Education. She is currently owned by seven rescued cats and a rescued dog. She holds a B.A. in Government from the College of William and Mary and a Master’s in Public Administration from George Washington University.