Gabby Thomas Joins The RIDC Board As We Mark 5 Years of Impact
The future is bright!
Gabrielle “Gabby” Thomas is not only a decorated Olympian—she's a Harvard and University of Texas scholar, a powerful advocate for health equity, and a voice for mental health awareness and representation.
On the track, she's electrifying. Off the track, she's committed to making real change in the lives of others.
That's why we're thrilled to welcome Gabby Thomas to the RIDC Board as we shape our next 5-year strategic plan. Her leadership, perspective, and passion will help strengthen our efforts to create a more diverse and inclusive running industry.
And this is just the start. You'll see RIDC on Instagram Live with Gabby Thomas soon, where she will be connecting directly with the RIDC community and sharing her journey. Plus, we have exciting plans together before the year ends!
What Gabby Thomas Brings to the RIDC
Work in public health and racial disparities: With advanced academic credentials in neurobiology and public health, Gabby brings deep subject-matter knowledge that will help guide RIDC’s research, programming, and strategic planning initiatives.
Advocate for representation & social inclusion: At SXSW this year, Gabby joined other Olympians to discuss women’s sports, championing equal pay, inclusion, and inspiring young girls, aligning with our organizational goals around diversity and empowerment.
Leadership with compassion and work ethic: Gabby emphasizes “discipline, kindness, and passion,” crediting mentors who modeled leading with both dedication and compassion, traits that will help enhance RIDC’s leadership culture.
We are beyond excited to have Gabby Thomas join our mission and cause here at the RIDC. Check out what she has to say about joining the RIDC board below. Her term officially begins in January 2026!
