The Office of the Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Yanea Thomas as the new Policy Analyst in the Strategic Policy and Planning Department.
Ms. Thomas holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Sociology from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, where she graduated in May 2022. During her studies, she focused on Development Economics, completing a thesis that analysed maternal and child healthcare utilisation in Ghana. In addition, her sociology thesis titled “With Trust in God We Stand: The Role of the Christian Church in the Turks and Caicos Islands”.
Currently, Ms. Thomas is advancing her education by pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a specialisation in Business Analytics at Florida State University in Tallahassee, where she expects to graduate in December 2026.
From July 2022 to July 2025, Ms. Thomas gained valuable experience working at a leading human capital management software company in the United States. During her tenure, she was instrumental in the Operations and Marketing departments, where she participated in the development of strategic client engagement programs that aimed to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. Her insight and innovative approach helped to create impactful initiatives that benefited both the organisation and its clients.
Earlier in her career, during the summer of 2021, Ms. Thomas interned with the Strategic Policy and Planning Department (SPPD) as part of the government’s summer internship initiative. In this role, she was tasked with reviewing business cases and development proposals, which allowed her to gain direct experience in policy evaluation and public administration.
On her new role, Ms. Thomas stated, “I am thrilled to join the Public Service as a Policy Analyst, where I can contribute to thoughtful, evidence-based policy that serves our communities. I’m inspired by the words of Gwendolyn Brooks: ‘We are each other’s harvest; we are each other’s business; we are each other’s magnitude and bond.’ These words reflect the spirit of collaboration and shared responsibility that I hope to bring into this role. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who supported me throughout this journey and look forward to working alongside others committed to creating a positive and lasting impact in our country.”
Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service H.E. Anya Williams congratulated Ms. Thomas on her appointment, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Yanae Thomas to the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service in her new role as Policy Analyst within the Strategic Policy and Planning Department (SPPD).
Ms. Thomas brings a strong passion for evidence-based policymaking, which aligns seamlessly with the SPPD’s mission. Her fresh perspective, analytical skills and enthusiasm are sure to be instrumental in advancing the department’s strategic objectives.
We are confident that her background and expertise will make a meaningful impact, contributing to enhanced strategic planning and policy development across the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Congratulations once again, Ms. Thomas and welcome to the Public Service! We wish you a rewarding and impactful career ahead.”
