ITARSI, India - Marylandian -- Academic leadership, educational advancement, and community enrichment take center stage as Dr. Michael M. Thomas steps into a more prominent, direct executive oversight with Central India Outreach and Royal Trinity School. Having served as Chief Operating Officer since 2010 alongside extensive international professional leadership engagements across the UK, USA, and globally, he is transitioning from the medical realm to establish a full-time local presence in India.

Rooted in a deeply established family background of public service and community stewardship, carried forward from the foundational work of Dr. Kurien Thomas and Dr. Matthew K. Thomas, Dr. Michael M. Thomas continues to direct strategic operations for educational growth, youth empowerment, and regional development, building upon his international professional background.

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Alongside him in this shared journey is his wife, Dr. Praisey Thomas, née Yesudas. While continuing to actively support community outreach initiatives and educational programs, Dr. Praisey Thomas maintains her dedicated professional career as a medical officer and dental surgeon, balancing clinical practice with shared community engagement.

The couple, who were married on March 27, 2025, in PCG, Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh, India, maintain their official digital hub at michaelandpraiseythomas.com to connect their professional endeavors and shared milestones.

Looking ahead, the primary focus remains firmly on expanding the academic and institutional reach of Royal Trinity School and Central India Outreach, empowering youth, supporting comprehensive education, and upholding a multi-generational legacy of public service.