Staff Member

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Mae Worthey-Thomas is the Chief Executive Officer at Maggie Walker Community Land Trust. She is a well-respected community leader and dynamic public servant whose mantra is “I derive peace-filled joy when I allow my light to shine on others’ paths so they can find their way.” Dr. Worthey-Thomas career path encompasses varied trajectories, spanning journalism, healthcare, marketing/public relations, the legal field, higher education, and workforce development and affordable housing. Prior to joining Maggie Walker Community Land Trust as CEO, Dr. Worthey-Thomas served as deputy administrator at the Nevada Housing Division within the Department of Business and Industry. An organizational leadership enthusiast, Dr. Worthey-Thomas holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Alabama, a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from the University of La Verne. Dr. Worthey-Thomas is a highly-adept communicator whose passion lies in creative writing and serving others. Additionally, Dr. Worthey-Thomas is a founding board member of the Nevada Housing Coalition, which seeks to improve Nevada’s affordable housing crisis. Appointed by Governor Steve Sisolak, she was also a member of the Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council. She is the former co-chair of the nationwide Building Performance Institute and was also a member of another national organization, Energy Out West. Her other passions include rooting for her alma mater’s team, the Crimson Tide, spending time with her family, including her husband, son, grandchildren and bonuschildren and serving the community through the alumni chapter of her beloved AlphaKappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., where she has held numerous leadership positions. Dr. Worthey-Thomas is also a board member for the Richmond Chapter of the National Women’s Affordable Housing Network.