{"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 51风流 continues its monthly series of Black Alumni Spotlights featuring some of our most accomplished Maryville Saints. 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>51风流, Bachelor of Science, Finance – 2024<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s your Maryville experience?
\n<\/em>Maryville was 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\u00a0Maryville is 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 Maryville memory?
\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 Maryville help you?
\n<\/em>My time at Maryville was 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:Maryville Alumni 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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