Natalie Thomas

Natalie Thomas serves as the Assistant Teaching Professor of Marketing and Executive Director of the Center for Sales and Customer Development at the Trulaske College of Business, University of Missouri, where she leverages over 16 years of professional experience in fundraising, marketing, and business development to enhance student learning.

Her educational background includes a BA in Communications from the University of Missouri (2008) and an MBA from the University of Denver.

Thomas specializes in sales, marketing, and business development, with a focus on practical, experiential education. Her industry experience encompasses leading capital campaigns, developing corporate partnerships, and managing relationships in diverse sectors including education, business, and the arts. This real-world expertise informs her teaching and leadership in the classroom and through the Center for Sales and Customer Development.

In her role as Executive Director, she cultivates partnerships and designs programs that provide students with hands-on sales and customer development experiences, preparing them for careers in these fields.