Team members

Ali Thomas

Ali Thomas is a Physician Assistant with over 13 years of experience spanning surgery, trauma, critical care, ENT, and military medicine. She currently serves as a Medical Officer in the Air National Guard, where she supports disaster response and medical readiness operations. In addition to her clinical work, Alena is pursuing her Master of Public Health degree with a Global Health concentration, driven by a deep commitment to improving health outcomes on a broader population level. She is passionate about serving underserved communities and believes strongly in expanding access to quality healthcare for vulnerable populations both locally and globally. Through opportunities with Operation International, she hopes to combine her medical expertise, leadership experience, and heart for service to make a meaningful impact in communities with limited access to care.