Blaire Thomas
Washington,DC
Summary
Strategic and mission-driven project leader with over eight years of experience managing multimillion-dollar federal initiatives, specializing in behavioral health systems transformation. Currently serving as Senior Project Manager and Co-Project Director/Deputy Director for the CCBHC-Expansion National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC), leading cross-functional teams, budget and contract management, and evaluation processes for a $3M federal grant. Recognized for driving operational excellence, continuous quality improvement (CQI), and stakeholder engagement to achieve measurable outcomes. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments that enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
09.2023 - Current
- Co-leads the National CCBHC-E Technical Assistance Center, managing strategy, operations, and performance reporting for a $3M federal grant.
- Directs annual budgeting, projections, and partner contract development for 20+ subcontractors and consultants, ensuring compliance with SAMHSA requirements.
- Leads project management systems, operational SOPs, and decision matrices to streamline communication and accountability across leadership and staff.
- Oversees continuous quality improvement (CQI) and evaluation functions, co-facilitating data reviews and translating insights into operational improvements and TA strategy.
- Supports cross-center alignment with the State TA Center, ensuring consistency in TA frameworks, data systems, and fiscal oversight.
- Mentors and provides functional supervision to project managers and coordinators, fostering professional development and workload balance.
- Collaborates with senior leadership to prepare funder reports, continuation applications, and carryover requests.
- Serving as Co-Project Director/Deputy Director – SAMHSA CCBHC-E NTTAC
Project Manager
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed delivery of national TA initiatives (NTTAC, Success Center, STAC) reaching 500+ CCBHCs and behavioral health providers nationwide.
- Oversaw $3M budget, procurement, and partner contracts; implemented invoice and contract tracking tools improving fiscal accuracy.
- Led coordination of 20+ national learning collaboratives and webinars on data-driven care, crisis response, and workforce development.
- Co-developed SOPs and Asana workflows standardizing operations and reporting across the PIC department.
Quality Assurance and Compliance Division Supervisor
Prince George’s County Department of Social Services
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Led Data and Project Management for a 5 year $10M federal Diversity & Inclusion grant in partnership with the Children’s Bureau, HRC, and University of Maryland.
- Supervised 10 staff and managed cross-division compliance monitoring, data analysis, and program evaluation.
- Implemented evaluation frameworks and reporting mechanisms for the Quality Improvement Center (QIC) project.
- Monitored programs within the Child, Adult and Family Services Division (CAFS); compiled reports, investigated complaints, and analyzed data for system improvement.
- Monitored state and federal regulations and their impact on policies and practices.
- Conducted implementation and evaluation of new and revised procedures; disseminated findings through reports and presentations.
Quality Assurance and Compliance Division Coordinator
Prince George’s County Department of Social Services
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Led Data and Project Management for a 5 year $10M federal Diversity & Inclusion grant in partnership with the Children’s Bureau, HRC, and University of Maryland.
- Supervised 10 staff and managed cross-division compliance monitoring, data analysis, and program evaluation.
- Implemented evaluation frameworks and reporting mechanisms for the Quality Improvement Center (QIC) project.
- Monitored programs within the Child, Adult and Family Services Division (CAFS); compiled reports, investigated complaints, and analyzed data for system improvement.
- Monitored state and federal regulations and their impact on policies and practices.
- Conducted implementation and evaluation of new and revised procedures; disseminated findings through reports and presentations.
Media Data Assistant
Smart Media Group
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Liaised with 50+ radio, television, and cable stations to generate data reports and inform marketing strategies.
- Managed data entry processes to ensure accuracy and consistency across multiple projects.
Data Science Behavioral Methods Intern
Nielsen
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Conducted focus groups and interviews to support national project initiatives; analyzed and visualized data to present insights to leadership.
Research Assistant
The Help Group
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Implemented and evaluated neuropsychology interventions in K–12 classrooms, analyzing engagement and behavioral outcomes to inform program structure.
- Managed data collection processes, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of participant information.
Education
Doctoral Coursework - Developmental Psychology
Howard University
Washington, DCMaster of Arts - Psychology
Pepperdine University
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hampton University
Hampton, VASkills
- Strategic Project Leadership
- Federal Grants Management
- Budget Oversight
- Partner & Stakeholder Engagement
- CQI & Data Evaluation
- Cross-Center Integration
- Technical Assistance Design
- Contracting & Procurement
- Project management with Asana
- Smartsheet
- Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
- Named Co-Project Director on the CCBHC-E National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC), providing operational and fiscal oversight for a $3M federal grant supporting behavioral health systems nationwide.
- Directed project planning, budget development, and contract management for 20+ national partners and consultants, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and timely deliverable execution.
- Developed and led a training and presentation series establishing NTTAC’s standard operating procedure (SOP) framework, decision-making protocols, and process improvement systems to enhance consistency and accountability across teams.
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
09.2023 - Current
Project Manager
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
07.2021 - 08.2023
Quality Assurance and Compliance Division Supervisor
Prince George’s County Department of Social Services
07.2018 - 07.2021
Quality Assurance and Compliance Division Coordinator
Prince George’s County Department of Social Services
07.2017 - 07.2018
Media Data Assistant
Smart Media Group
01.2016 - 01.2016
Data Science Behavioral Methods Intern
Nielsen
01.2016 - 01.2016
Research Assistant
The Help Group
01.2014 - 01.2015
Doctoral Coursework - Developmental Psychology
Howard University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hampton University