Valissa Thomas

The Bishop's School
I am an experienced educator and leader with over a decade of work in K–12 and higher education, specializing in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ). Currently serving as the Director of DEIJ at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, I design strategic initiatives that cultivate belonging, cultural competency, and student leadership.

My background includes curriculum development, faculty training, and organizational culture work that bridges equity and academic excellence. I’m passionate about empowering educators and students to engage with complex social issues through empathy, reflection, and action
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10 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA 94002
650-645-1000

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400 Uplands Drive, Hillsborough, CA 94010
650-342-4175
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