Staci Thomas is Haggai International’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), providing the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure the organization has the proper functional structure, systems, and processes in place to ensure effectiveness in operations. She is responsible for ensuring that the organization achieves the goals and objectives that align with the mission, vision, and culture of the ministry.

A licensed civil engineer with a degree from Virginia Tech, Staci’s early career involved designing drainage systems, parking lots, and water and wastewater treatment plants. Years of design, project management, and response marketing experience gave her the opportunity to grow her operational leadership skills, allowing her to become the COO at Chosen, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families who are impacted by the child welfare system to heal from trauma. There, she played a pivotal role in Chosen’s remarkable growth, transforming it from a grassroots initiative into a nationally recognized organization.

Staci and her husband have been married for over 30 years. After living throughout Florida and in Chicago, Illinois, they settled in Atlanta, Georgia. Together, they have created a family of six through adoption, including four daughters from four different countries. Outside of her professional life, Staci is a voracious reader, fitness enthusiast, and enjoys discipling young women. She is an avid college football fan and loves gardening.