An award-winning author and speaker, Thomas Smith's dedication, leadership and passion are shown in his thirty plus years of community involvement. He has been recognized with national and state awards; he has leadership experience in civic, social, and community organizations and local, state, and federal government. Thomas has built a deserved reputation as a thought leader and visionary regarding organizational development. He earned undergraduate degrees in economics and business management and graduate degrees in administration and executive leadership. Thomas has been recognized for demonstrating humanitarian service at its highest level. He has shown a generosity of spirit and has selflessly dedicated his time to serving others less fortunate while making a significant humanitarian contribution of volunteer leadership that benefits the lives of others and the welfare of humanity. Thomas has had a lasting imprint on his community by promoting universal rights at home by his leadership and volunteerism and received the 2015 Palm Springs Human Rights Commission Community Service Award. He was honored at the prestigious Palm Springs Pride Honors as 2014 Community Grand Marshal recognizing his positive and lasting impact in the region. In 2014, he received the President's "Call to Service" Lifetime Achievement Award, national recognition for demonstrating a commitment to volunteerism.A writer widely published in print and on-line, Thomas was honored as an award-winning author in the International Book Awards for 2015, 2014, and 2013 and the USA Best Book Awards for 2014 and 2013. Thomas created a popular leadership forum online as a resource for leaders worldwide and was Chair and Board member for a national leadership conference. Thomas enjoys travel and has visited all fifty states, and many locations in Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin American islands and Canadian and Mexican cities. His travels have allowed him to learn more about cultures, the politics, and customs of others throughout the world. In 2014, Thomas traveled to India as an ambassador for international training in education and literacy. As President of the Rotary Club of Palm Springs, CA for 2014-2015, Thomas received the District 5330 Club President of the Year Award.It has been said that his writing defines itself by carefully orchestrated simplicity; that he writes what he knows. His writing has been described as art, and his grammar, word choice and structure as the canvas on which his writings are painted.