AFTON THOMAS, Ed.D.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR PROGRAMS AT THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOUTHERN CULTURE

Afton Thomas holds a bachelor’s degree in theatre from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a master’s degree in theatre with an emphasis on children’s theatre education from Sacramento State University. She is currently working toward an Education Doctorate (EdD) in Higher Education Administration from the University of Mississippi. In 2014 she began work at the Center for the Study of Southern Culture as project coordinator with the Southern Foodways Alliance and served in this position for 4.5 years. Afton’s professional experience includes theatre education, hospitality management, human resources, and project management. In her current role as associate director for programs, Afton supports faculty and the Center’s institutes with the planning and execution of conferences, workshops, and special events.