Discover the Hero of a Thousand Faces Project. An exploration of diverse narratives shaping the perception of Black men. Join us to uncover untold stories and celebrate the impactful contributions of Black men from various backgrounds.

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Speaker's bio:

Have you ever questioned your value? Even in the midst of success, Rashad D. Thomas had a moment when he thought he didn't belong.  But after making a vow to himself, he's never looked back and is now the Regional Director for AT&T Florida, overseeing local and government relationships in Miami-Dade and parts of Broward County.

Before his role at AT&T, he worked on Strategic Partnerships and Community Relations for PortMiami which is the busiest port in the world. He was Assistant to the Deputy Mayor in the Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Office. In this role he was responsible for all matters related to Public Safety and Human Services. Mr. Thomas served as the Vice President of Business Connect and Legacy Projects for the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee for Super Bowl LIV in 2020. Upon his return to the Office of the Mayor in 2020, he was responsible for COVID-19 and addressed all matters regarding essential and non-essential businesses, Senior Meals Program, and New Normal Tactics related to the reopening of Miami-Dade County.

Mr. Thomas is a Bethune-Cookman University graduate and attended Harvard Business School -Young American Leaders Program, he also served in various capacities in Miami-Dade County government for 18 years. He began his career as a Community Organizer/Social Worker and has held several positions in Miami-Dade County government where he was responsible for policy, legislative affairs, special development projects, Community Action and Human Services, Homeless Trust, and Juvenile Services. Rashad is a member of Omega Phi Psi Fraternity, Inc and a: 2017 Legacy Magazine 40 Under 40 award recipient, 2017 Bethune-Cookman University 40 Under 40 award recipient, Class X Miami Fellow, 2019 Legacy Magazine Influential Leader in Business, 2018 and 2019 FIU Emerging Leader finalist, 2019 Miami-Dade County Black Affairs Board: Man of Valor, Black
Professionals Network 2020 Black Men in Excellence, 2021 Black Affairs Advisory Board Community Pillar, 2022 Leadership Miami – Outstanding Project of the Year, 2023 Florida Panthers Black Excellence, 2023 ICABA- Black America’s Best, 2023 Father’s MIA- Father of the Year, and Project 12 Mr. February.

His community involvement includes: Miami-Dade Economic and Advocacy Trust (Second Vice Chair), City Year Miami (Co-Chair), South Florida After School All-Stars (Vice Chair), United Negro College Fund Leadership Council, Piano Slam Leadership Council, and an active board member of United Way Miami, Belafonte TACOLOCY, and Generational Cure. Rashad and his family founded the T5 Foundation which host an annual Easter Eggstravaganza. A native Miamian, Rashad is married to Shannon and the father to three handsome boys (Rashad Jr., Rashaun, and Rasheem).