Maria Thomas

Maria Thomas is a seasoned business and technology executive, currently serving as the Co-Founder and CEO of Sunday Health, a company focused on revolutionizing cognitive care in the United States. She has held this position since December 2023.4 With over 25 years of experience, Thomas has played significant roles in various notable organizations, including Etsy, where she was the CEO, and SmartThings, where she served as Chief Customer and Marketing Officer.123

Professional Background

• Etsy: As CEO, she led the company to profitability and established its first European presence.
• SmartThings: Contributed to its growth from Kickstarter to a successful acquisition by Samsung.
• Amazon: Worked in product management, contributing to its digital media initiatives.
• NPR Digital: Served as General Manager, enhancing NPR's digital presence.

In addition to her executive roles, Maria Thomas is also an active board member and investor. She has served on boards for organizations such as the Pew Research Center and the American Journalism Project. Furthermore, she has been involved in angel investing, focusing on startups in AI, data science, and healthcare innovation.123

Education

Maria holds multiple degrees:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Management from Boston University.
• MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
• Master of Health Care Innovation from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.2

Current Focus

At Sunday Health, Maria leads initiatives aimed at improving cognitive care through interdisciplinary management and tailored support for patients and their families. The organization emphasizes prevention, early diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment approaches for neurocognitive diseases.3