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Misha Thomas

Misha Thomas

TDI Fellow Taunton

Misha is a committed social entrepreneur dedicated to nurturing sustainable communities. As the former Director of Business Development at Commonwealth Kitchen (CWK), she significantly bolstered opportunities for small BIPOC food entrepreneurs, securing over $200,000 in her initial year. During this time, Misha spearheaded the introduction of CWK's Yellow Pea Field Fritter to seven Boston-area colleges while leading the implementation of the Kendal Foundation Food Vision Grant. Prior to CWK, Misha led the charge in reopening Roxbury's Haley House Bakery Cafe, guiding the team through the pandemic. Taking creative initiative, Misha curated a Black-owned beer garden and organized an Indigenous non-Thanksgiving, alongside spearheading Roxbury's first Pride Concert. Currently pursuing an MBA in sustainability and international business at Northeastern University, Misha acts as a mentor, providing invaluable guidance to emerging small businesses.