The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc., a national nonprofit membership organization that advocates for people affected by sickle cell disease, named Natasha Thomas as events and special projects manager. Thomas previously worked for the association, including as an events consultant for the last three years.
In her new position, Thomas will manage the planning, logistics, operations and execution of the association’s events, including the annual national convention, annual Warrior Walkathon and other programs and special initiatives.
Previously, Thomas served as deputy director of Amara Legal Center, a legal aid organization serving the Washington, D.C., region. She supervised organizational communications, supported grant applications and fundraising and performed human resources and finance functions. She joined Amara Legal Center as operations and resource manager.
For 14 years from 2007 to 2021, Thomas served in different roles with the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc. Her most recent position was development and special events coordinator, where she supported association operations, project management, human resources and office management. She previously held the positions of member services manager and project associate.
