{"id":17408,"date":"2025-05-16T12:46:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T17:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/?p=17408"},"modified":"2025-05-16T12:46:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T17:46:21","slug":"alumni-spotlight-cameron-thomas-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/alumni-spotlight-cameron-thomas-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Spotlight \u2013 Cameron Thomas \u201824"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"This month, the DeBaun Black Alumni Network at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP continues its monthly series of Black Alumni Spotlights featuring some of our most accomplished Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPSaints. This month let\u2019s get to know Cameron Thomas \u201824.<\/span><\/p>\n

Name: Cameron Thomas
\n<\/span>Email: <\/span>camot77@gmail.com<\/b><\/a>
\nLinkedIn URL: <\/span>www.linkedin.com\/in\/c-thomas7<\/b><\/a>
\nInstagram: @Cammando6
\n<\/span>Website: <\/span>www.beacons.ai\/unorthodoxproducts<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Education:<\/em><\/p>\n

Lindenwood University, Master of Business Administration, Leadership – 2025
\n<\/span>Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP, Bachelor of Science, Finance – 2024<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s your Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPexperience?
\n<\/em>Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPwas my home away from home. It became the place where I was able to learn both as a\u00a0growing professional and as a developing individual. It was the perfect melting pot where I cultivated\u00a0impactful relationships, learned life skills, and honed my professional knowledge and understanding.\u00a0Every day, there was a unique experience that allowed me to grow and thrive. Even though my time at\u00a0Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPis over, I constantly find the skills, lessons, and relationships I’m developing are propelling me\u00a0in my new pursuits, and I am thankful for my time as a student at MU.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your favorite Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPmemory?
\n<\/em>My favorite memory is the time spent with others. From late-night Waffle House runs with friends,\u00a0getting drenched in water by my residents on the Quad, or presenting my capstone research project with\u00a0my peers, every experience was a testament to how I matured and developed since my first day at\u00a0Maryville.<\/p>\n

What are you doing now?
\n<\/em>Currently, I serve as a Residential Community Coordinator (RCC) within the Residential Life Department\u00a0at Lindenwood University. In addition to my role as an RCC, I serve as a volunteer with the Crisis Text\u00a0Line, where I get to support individuals in moments of emotional distress by providing real-time,\u00a0empathetic listening and helping them navigate their challenges with care and confidentiality. I am also a\u00a0business owner and author who strives to help others by sharing practical insights and resources that can\u00a0enhance everyday life through meaningful publications and services. When I am not serving others, you\u00a0can find me building a Lego set or roller skating.<\/p>\n

Additional goals and aspirations?
\n<\/em>I aim to revolutionize and propel the upcoming generation in ways never considered, especially with the\u00a0research, development, and implementation of new technologies such as AI and via authorship. I aim to\u00a0be a 7-time New York Times bestselling author who focuses on the changes in higher education through\u00a0the modern viewpoint of upcoming professionals\/students.<\/p>\n

How did your education and experience at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPhelp you?
\n<\/em>My time at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPwas filled with rigorous academic courses and engaging social experiences that\u00a0challenged my beliefs and understanding of everything. It helped grow my passion for education and\u00a0being a lifelong learner. My professors embraced my curiosity while supporting my unorthodox\u00a0approaches and philosophies, which have allowed me to grow to where I am today as a professional. The\u00a0unique experiences I had allowed me to develop lifelong relationships and skills to navigate any\u00a0environment in a way that will enable me to continually learn from others, while positively impacting and\u00a0pouring back into others.<\/p>\n

Words of wisdom for today\u2019s students?
\n<\/em>Life is about tackling new challenges. If you don\u2019t try anything, you fail at everything. But if you attempt,\u00a0you will either gain a new lesson or beat the odds set against you.<\/p>\n

\"Image:Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPAlumni Network<\/strong>
\nFeaturing alums who make a difference in myriad ways.<\/em><\/p>\n

To get connected with the DeBaun Black Alumni Network, follow them on LinkedIn\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you or someone you know would like to be spotlighted, contact\u00a0alumni@maryville.edu. We would sure like to hear from you!<\/p>\n

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