Suheir Alaskari joins us from Colby College, where she has served as the Associate Director of Student Employment Services in Human Resources for the past two and a half years. She previously held positions as an HR Generalist/DEI Coordinator at the Office of the Secretary of State and as Director of Student Employment at the University of New England.
Suheir holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Baghdad University, a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from Mälardalen University in Sweden, and a master’s degree in policy, Planning, and Management from the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Policy.
She currently serves as Vice President for Community Support and Director of Inclusive Excellence for the National Student Employment Association, Vice Chair of the Board for the New Mainer Capital Area Project, and as a Board Member for the Bread of Life organization in Maine. Suheir speaks three languages, Arabic, Swedish and English.
“I am most looking forward to contributing to Thomas College’s mission by supporting students as they learn, grow, and thrive in their academic and professional journeys. I am passionate about creating inclusive and supportive communities where every student. staff or faculty feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to succeed. I’m excited to collaborate with colleagues, foster meaningful connections, and be part of the amazing Thomas College community that values student success, community, innovation, and inclusivity.”
