Kier Christopher brings more than two decades of hands-on experience working with adults and adolescents across education, public service, and community development. His career began in public safety as an Education and Community Service Officer with the Jackson Police Department in Jackson, Mississippi, followed by service as a Probation Counselor with the Shelby County Juvenile Court in Memphis, Tennessee. He later expanded his impact as Assistant Program Director at the Stax Music Academy at Soulsville U.S.A., where culture, education, and community intersect.

 

Thomas went on to achieve a lifelong professional milestone with the National Football League (NFL) in New York City, serving as a Regional Site Manager. During this time, he played a key role in establishing nonprofit initiatives in partnership with professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, and MLB—bridging sports, philanthropy, and community investment.

 

In 2010, he founded his own community-based organization focused on workforce training and support for military veterans. The initiative received backing from nationally recognized partners, including the Walmart Family Foundation, Microsoft, Applebee’s Corporation, and Hilton Hotel Corporation.

 

Thomas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology from Jackson State University, as well as a Master’s degree from Jackson State University, grounding his work in both academic study and real-world practice.