Tristan Thomas

With over a decade of combined experience in Mental Health, Child Welfare, and Business, I bring expertise in providing compassionate and effective mental health support. My career journey has been dedicated to empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges and achieve their full potential. Through a client-centered approach, I have honed my skills in assessment and diagnosis, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual.

With a strong foundation in evidence-based practices and a commitment to ongoing professional development, I strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those I serve.

Adjunct Professors School of Social Work

University of Tennessee - 2024-Present

Statewide SDOH Director- Elevance Health

(2025-Current) -Oversee Flex Funds and Operations concerning Non-medical barriers to health.

Area Director at Access Family Services (2022-2025)

Operational and Clinical oversight of 5 Site Locations providing therapeutic services in Eastern North Carolina.

Director/Forensic Interviewer at Craven County Child Advocacy Center (2020-01 – 2022-12)

Operational oversight of Advocacy Center Facility and Conducting Forensic Interviews for Children with alleged reports of abuse/neglect.

Social Worker IA/T at Carteret County DSS (2019-01 – 2020-12)

Conducted Investigations on reports of Alleged Neglect and/or Abuse.

Specialized Social Work Investigator at Commonwealth of Kentucky (2018-01 – 2019-12)

Conducted Investigations on Fatality reports of Alleged Neglect and/or Abuse.

Case Manager at Indiana Department of Child Services (2015-01 – 2018-12)

Conducted Specialized Investigations on Allegations of Sexual Abuse.

Master of Social Work in Social Work – Campbellsville University (2018-01 – 2018-12)

Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Psychology – Tabor College (2012-01 – 2015-12)