David Thomas

Bio

David (Dave) Thomas is an experienced communication and education professional. He possesses expertise on subjects including disability history and civil rights, government and nonprofit systems, communication ethics, bioethics, and healthcare ethics, and more. In addition to DU’s University College, he has taught public speaking and communication theory courses at the University of Memphis, Indiana University, Arapahoe Community College, and Metropolitan State University – Denver. Dave’s career has spanned training, curriculum design, and consultation in various roles in higher education, as well as roles supporting persons with disabilities. He values his roles supporting others in their efforts to maximize their potential and enabling them to make contributions to the larger human community.

Education

Dave earned his Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Communication Ethics (Communication Studies) from the University of Denver.