Thomas was born and raised in Uvalde, Texas, where he began his academic pursuits at the Southwest Texas Junior College. He then graduated with a Bachelor's in Communication at The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he later worked full-time as a Program Coordinator in the University's IT Department. His skills from this job included networking and community building - two areas Thomas hopes to build upon during his time in Austin.
Some of Thomas' other professional experiences include blog and article writing, editing, graphic design, and much more. His academic interests include studying avant-garde, comedic, and political contexts in film and television. His current fascination is with comedian Nathan Fielder's work in reality television. He's excited to learn more about the field of media studies and work towards building a career in the discipline.
When not bingeing shows or movies, Thomas can be found at the local record/CD store, playing video games, or immersing himself in an art museum.