Thomas is a Government Affairs Specialist at Amtrak, where he strives to communicate Amtrak’s projects, priorities, and history to federal lawmakers, external groups, and the public. In addition to coming up with unique ways to talk about Amtrak’s major fleet, infrastructure, and workforce investments, he also manages Amtrak’s involvement in YPT International.

Prior to his current role, Thomas was a Policy Analyst for Cardinal Infrastructure, where he helped clients advance major transit projects as well as initiatives related to workforce development, no-emission equipment, and transit-oriented development. Additionally, he has interned at Amtrak, in the House of Representatives, and Philadelphia’s City Council.

Thomas holds a BS in Business, Language, & Culture Studies with a Russian specialization and studied at the International University in Moscow for a semester. He is based in Philadelphia but can be found working up and down the Northeast Corridor. His experience as an everyday transit-user in high school and college, motivated him to pursue a career in transportation with the goal of improving access to low-emission mass transportation for all communities. When he’s not on a train, he enjoys exploring new cities, trivia, and playing guitar.