Marie Della Thomas

**About Marie Della Thomas - Short Bio**

Professor Marie Della Thomas has had a distinguished career in advertising and publishing that spans over 30 years, during which she has worked with Fortune 500 and 100 corporations. In 2009, Thomas embarked on an entrepreneurial journey by founding her own company, Marie Della Thomas and Associates, dedicated to assisting publishing houses in New York City. Her first client, Disney Publishing Worldwide, benefited from her experience as an expert accounting coordinator in advertising management, where she oversaw billing operations for various magazine titles and supported Disney's global sales team.

Marie later returned to Disney Publishing Worldwide, Inc. as a Consultant, where she managed advertising billing for four key publications: Disney Magazine, Wonder Time, Family Fun, and Disney Adventures Magazine. Her efforts included evaluating existing processes and recommending improvements to enhance the efficiency of the billing cycle while managing advertising coordinators, which led to substantial operational enhancements within the company. Earlier in her career, Marie's journey in publishing began with a ten-year tenure in Times Mirror Magazines, where she honed her skills and expertise. Throughout her career, she has received awards for her work as a businesswoman who empowers others, as well as for her commitment to volunteering and community service.

In recent years, Professor Thomas has found great fulfillment in teaching at Baruch College, where she earned both her BA and MA in Corporate Communications. In January 2027, Marie looks forward to graduating from National University with an EdD in General Education. As a full-time faculty lecturer and communication specialist, Marie shares her knowledge through courses in Business Communication and Professional Speech Communication. She feels deeply honored to impart her life experiences in Corporate America as a businesswoman and aims to inspire her students to develop business strategies and pursue their goals. Marie’s mission is to equip her students with the skills and tools necessary to build a successful future in the business world.

Marie Della Thomas.
EdD Candidate, MA, BA, AAS, CBA