This month, the DeBaun Black Alumni Network at Maryville University continues its monthly series of Black Alumni Spotlights featuring some of our most accomplished Maryville Saints. This month let’s get to know Cameron Thomas ‘24.
Name: Cameron Thomas
Email: camot77@gmail.com
LinkedIn URL: www.linkedin.com/in/c-thomas7
Instagram: @Cammando6
Website: www.beacons.ai/unorthodoxproducts
Education:
Lindenwood University, Master of Business Administration, Leadership – 2025
Maryville University, Bachelor of Science, Finance – 2024
What’s your Maryville experience?
Maryville was my home away from home. It became the place where I was able to learn both as a growing professional and as a developing individual. It was the perfect melting pot where I cultivated impactful relationships, learned life skills, and honed my professional knowledge and understanding. Every day, there was a unique experience that allowed me to grow and thrive. Even though my time at Maryville is over, I constantly find the skills, lessons, and relationships I’m developing are propelling me in my new pursuits, and I am thankful for my time as a student at MU.
What’s your favorite Maryville memory?
My favorite memory is the time spent with others. From late-night Waffle House runs with friends, getting drenched in water by my residents on the Quad, or presenting my capstone research project with my peers, every experience was a testament to how I matured and developed since my first day at Maryville.
What are you doing now?
Currently, I serve as a Residential Community Coordinator (RCC) within the Residential Life Department at Lindenwood University. In addition to my role as an RCC, I serve as a volunteer with the Crisis Text Line, where I get to support individuals in moments of emotional distress by providing real-time, empathetic listening and helping them navigate their challenges with care and confidentiality. I am also a business owner and author who strives to help others by sharing practical insights and resources that can enhance everyday life through meaningful publications and services. When I am not serving others, you can find me building a Lego set or roller skating.
Additional goals and aspirations?
I aim to revolutionize and propel the upcoming generation in ways never considered, especially with the research, development, and implementation of new technologies such as AI and via authorship. I aim to be a 7-time New York Times bestselling author who focuses on the changes in higher education through the modern viewpoint of upcoming professionals/students.
How did your education and experience at Maryville help you?
My time at Maryville was filled with rigorous academic courses and engaging social experiences that challenged my beliefs and understanding of everything. It helped grow my passion for education and being a lifelong learner. My professors embraced my curiosity while supporting my unorthodox approaches and philosophies, which have allowed me to grow to where I am today as a professional. The unique experiences I had allowed me to develop lifelong relationships and skills to navigate any environment in a way that will enable me to continually learn from others, while positively impacting and pouring back into others.
Words of wisdom for today’s students?
Life is about tackling new challenges. If you don’t try anything, you fail at everything. But if you attempt, you will either gain a new lesson or beat the odds set against you.
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