Sixty-seventh meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean

Senator the Honourable Gloria Ann Thomas is a veteran Social Worker and Gender Specialist with over 45 years of dedicated service to Grenada. As Minister for Social and Community Development, Housing and Gender Affairs, she is widely respected for her leadership in social protection, gender equality, and community empowerment.

A long-standing advocate for women, girls, and vulnerable populations, she has shaped key gender-responsive policies, strengthened community support systems, and advanced programmes focused on equity, dignity, and social justice. Her work spans gender-based violence prevention, community mobilization, leadership development, and social protection partnerships across Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique.

Minister Thomas holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, an MBA in Project Management, and a Bachelor’s in Social Work. Her outstanding contributions have earned multiple national and international awards. Appointed to the Senate in 2022, she continues to champion people-centered development and inclusive national progress.