Judge Thomas was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado. She attended Pueblo East High School and is a proud East Eagle. She graduated from Colorado State University-Pueblo, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in homeland security studies. She attended Creighton University School of Law and obtained her law degree.
Judge Thomas served as a Senior Deputy Public Defender in the Pueblo office from 2016 to 2023 prior to her appointment to the bench in May 2023.
Judge Thomas and her husband share a daughter. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and traveling.