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Mahogany Thomas has a diverse work experience in various roles within faith-based organizations and nonprofit settings. Mahogany currently serves as the Chief Program Officer at Bread for the City, where they provide strategic leadership and supervision for multiple programs. Prior to this, they held positions such as Womanist Theologian in Residence at Calvary Baptist Church and Executive Minister at Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ. Mahogany has also served as a Minister of Youth and Families at First Church of Christ and a Pastoral Intern at Trinity United Church of Christ and Rock Bridge Christian Church. Additionally, Mahogany has experience in the banking sector, working as an Assistant Branch Manager and Financial Associate at Central Bank.

Mahogany Thomas completed their education in a chronological order. They first attended Westminster College (MO) for their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Religious Studies with a focus on Queer Theology. The exact start and end years are not provided for this degree.

Following their undergraduate studies, Mahogany Thomas enrolled in Yale Divinity School and Andover Newton simultaneously. They completed the Master of Divinity degree at Yale Divinity School and the Andover Newton Seminary Diploma Program, both in the field of Divinity/Ministry. This education began in 2017 and concluded in 2020.

In terms of additional certifications, Mahogany Thomas obtained the Equality Sequence from Tidal Equality in May 2021. They also received the Andover Newton Diploma from Andover Newton in May 2020. Additionally, they earned a Black Church Studies Certificate from Yale Divinity School in May 2020. Finally, in February 2019, Mahogany Thomas became an Ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament through the United Church of Christ.