Thomas (Tomas) Hernandez

Thomas (Tomas) Hernandez is a U.S. Army Service-Connected Veteran and third-generation military member. He is a former non-commissioned officer and completed a primary leadership development course (PLDC). Tomas served seven years on active duty for the U.S. Army and spent one year in the National Guard. He is currently a social worker, therapist, diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant, certified nutrition coach, and personal trainer.

He is a former middle school, high school, and college coach for cross country, track, and field sports. He is also a former student-athlete for collegiate cross country, track, and field sports. As a high school teenager, one of his goals and dreams was to run into college.

He led physical training classes, also known as (P.T.) while serving in the U.S. Army. His education includes his A.A. in general studies from Central Texas College, a B.A. in Sports Management with an emphasis on athletic coaching, fitness, wellness, and a minor in psychology from MidAmerica Nazarene University, and his master's in social work (MSW) from the University of Missouri of Kansas City. Outside of social work and helping others reach their goals in health and wellness, he enjoys reading books, cooking, exercising, being around horses, hiking, and doing yoga. He also enjoys board games, performing arts, listening to music, karaoke, Latin dancing, improv comedy, and concerts. In addition, he loves spending time with his family and friends, listening to podcasts, and hanging out with his miniature dachshund, Pancho.