Kwanza Thomas
Dean of Nursing – Atlanta
Education: Ph.D. in Nursing Leadership – The University of Southern Mississippi | MSN in Nursing Education – South University | BSN – Auburn University Montgomery
Dr. Kwanza Thomas, a seasoned nurse educator, scholar, and executive leader, is the Founding Dean of Nursing at Arizona College of Nursing’s Atlanta campus. With over two decades of experience in nursing education and healthcare leadership, Dr. Thomas is deeply committed to facilitating student success, promoting academic excellence, and equipping future nurses to deliver care with both empathy and clinical competence.
Her academic background is anchored in leadership and education, having earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing Leadership from The University of Southern Mississippi, a Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN-Ed.) from South University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Auburn University Montgomery. She holds dual national board certifications as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) and Nurse Executive, Advanced (NEA-BC), and is an Amy V. Cockcroft Leadership Fellow.