Peg Thomas
Peg Thomas, is President of People to People Ambassador Programs, an organization that provides educational travel experiences around the world for thousands of students each year. She has been with People to People for 12 years. Prior to her current position Ms. Thomas lived and worked in Bergamo, Italy as an English teacher. She also was in public accounting and employed by Ernst & Young LLP, and Price Waterhouse Coopers, LLP and served as the financial reporting officer for Physio-Control Corporation. Since 2007, Ms. Thomas has served as a board member for Women Helping Women, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young women in need.
Peg Thomas was the captain of the volleyball team at Gonzaga University where she majored in Business Administration. On a personal side, Ms. Thomas is married and has 5 boys, a daughter and their dog, Tasha. She enjoys working alongside her husband Jeff. Hobbies include running, golf, reading and travel.
Articles by Peg Thomas
Laura Bush Encourages Our World Leadership Forum Students
Recently, I was able to observe one of our Leadership programs in Washington, D.C. To this day, I'm amazed by the opportunities our Leadership Ambassadors have. On this particular program, we were honored to have Mrs. Laura Bush return as a featured speaker. It was truly amazing. Continue Reading »
Bon Voyage!
And they're off! Our first Student Ambassador Delegation of 2011 has left the country. Continue Reading »
Update #3: Japan - Upcoming Delegations to Japan to be Reassigned
An open letter from Peg Thomas, President of People to People Ambassador Programs: Dear Ambassadors and parents, With the uncertain conditions plaguing Japan in the wake of last week’s earthquake, we have determined that we will not be sending the 25 delegations of Student Ambassadors to Japan this summer as originally planned. Continue Reading »
Update #2: Japan (Letter to Ambassador Families)
Below is an open letter from our president, Peg Thomas, to those delegation members and their family who are scheduled to travel to Japan this summer. With many students traveling to Japan this summer, we are focused on ensuring an open and engaging conversation with the families about this disaster and the unfolding ramifications. Continue Reading »
Summer Travel Season Kickoff
The summer travel season is here! This time of year is the busiest and most exciting time for us here in our Spokane offices. It’s also one of my very favorite times of the year—because of all of you. Continue Reading »