Ms. Carroll A. Thomas, recently named National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Acting Associate Director of Innovation and Industry Services also serves as the Director of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Caroll takes Beth and Dianne through her lifelong path to leadership, tips for getting onto non-profit boards, and her love of manufacturing/the importance of bringing more women into the industry.

With more than 30 years of entrepreneurial and small business development experience, her accomplished public/ private sector career demonstrates her leadership expertise as a catalyst for creating innovative partnerships and advocating economic development by supporting dynamic innovation ecosystems.