Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas is a healthcare professional with extensive experience in state government health services. He served as the Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).13 In this role, he provided direct oversight of Louisiana's statewide public health, behavioral health, aging, disability, and adult services, as well as publicly operated facilities.1 Thomas also acted as the coordinator for the statewide Human Services Interagency Council.1

With nearly 30 years of experience across local, state, and national healthcare settings, Thomas is an expert in Medicaid and long-term services and supports for people with disabilities.1 He served as the Board President of the National Association of State Developmental Disability Directors.13

Currently, Mark Thomas works as a Director at Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting services.14 He joined Guidehouse in 2022 and leads the firm's state government health services.1 In this role, he focuses on developing innovative solutions to national challenges at the intersection of Medicaid, aging, developmental disabilities, and public health.1

Prior to his role as Deputy Secretary, Thomas served as the Interim Assistant Secretary for the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) in Louisiana.2