In addition to being a Psychiatrist and Sleep Medicine Physician at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Army Lt. Col. Connie L. Thomas is the Associate Director of the Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine at Uniformed Services University (USU).

She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and sociology from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. She earned her medical degree from USU and completed her residency in Psychiatry at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Some of her military awards include Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and Army Commendation Medal.

Lt. Col. Thomas is married to John Thomas and has four daughters. She enjoys family time and running.