Joy Thomas

Education Program Assistant

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Homewood, Illinois, United States

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Timeline
About me
Educator| Mentor & Youth Advocate| Advanced Trained Doula & Childbirth Educator #ChooseJoy
Education
- Governors State University
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  Bachelor of Arts - BA PSYCHOLOGY
Experience
- BBF Family Services (formerly known as Better Boys Foundation)
  Sept 2017 - Jan 2020
  Education Program Assistant
- SGA Youth & Family Services
  Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
  Family Case Manager
- TRIO
  Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
  TRIO Educational Talent Search
- Choose Joy Doula Services
  May 2022 - now
  Advanced Trained Full-Spectrum Doula (Birth & Postpartum)
  Prenatal Care, Labor/Delivery, Lactation Support, CPR/AED, Postpartum Care, Childbirth Education, Infant Care, Labor Advocacy, Pain Management Techniques
- Hope Chicago
  Dec 2022 - Mar 2024
  Student Success Coach
- Melanted Midwifery Group
  Feb 2024 - now
  Melanated Community Doula
- Chicago State University
  Apr 2024 - now
  Rise Academy Coordinator
Licenses & Certifications
- Full Spectrum Doula
  Sokana Collective
  Feb 2023
- CPR/BLS
  American Red Cross
  Apr 2025
- Mandated Reporter
  Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
  Sept 2017
- Foundational Coaching Training
  InsideTrack
  May 2024
- Financial Aid Certification
  State of Illinois - Illinois Student Assistance Commission
  Oct 2022
- The Bank of America Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship
  Cornell University
  Dec 2023
- Community Lactation Educator
  Gifted Hands International
  May 2022
- Chicago College and Career Advising Credential
  Chicago Public Schools
  Aug 2023
- Illinois Medicaid Approved Doula
  State of Illinois
  Dec 2024
- Certified Birth Doula
  Gifted Hands International
  May 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Joy Thomas
  40 of 40 Black Women’s Professional League Oct 2025
- Awarded to Joy Thomas
  100 Shades of Momprenures Hustle Mommies NFP Nov 2024
- Awarded to Joy Thomas
  Helping Hands Award - Jul 2023
- Awarded to Joy Thomas
  Servant Leadership Award Chicago Public Schools Apr 2022
- Awarded to Joy Thomas
  Dean's List Governors State University College of Education Jan 2019
- Awarded to Joy Thomas
  Black Women Rock Change Agent Nominee Black Women Rock Committee of Governors State University Apr 2018
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer
  Issued by Alternative Spring Break on Mar 2017
  Associated with Joy Thomas
- Board Member
  Issued by It Takes a Village on Oct 2022
  Associated with Joy Thomas