BIO
Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Angelo Thomas is a multi-hyphenate filmmaker, activist, and communications professional. He holds a B.F.A. in Film & Video from Columbus College of Art & Design, where he graduated with the honors of Outstanding Senior and the Commitment to Service Award. His senior thesis film, The Incredible Jake Parker, was the first feature film made by a student at the college in over 30 years. The film was awarded Best Breakout Feature at the Louisiana LGBT+ Film Festival and was an Official Selection of the Awareness Film Festival and the New York Movie Awards. Angelo is currently in post-production on DeRosa, a feature-length documentary about a transgender woman's lifelong journey towards self-acceptance.
Since recovering from anorexia in 2018, Angelo has proudly given a voice to men, LGBTQ+, and Latin-Americans struggling with eating disorders. He currently works as a Communications Coordinator for the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). Previously, Angelo worked as a Digital Outreach Coordinator for the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). He also developed ANAD's Inclusive Care initiative and has spoken at NEDA walks and conferences across the country. Angelo lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his fiancé, Kyle, and their two chihuahuas, Dora and Diego.
Since recovering from anorexia in 2018, Angelo has proudly given a voice to men, LGBTQ+, and Latin-Americans struggling with eating disorders. He currently works as a Communications Coordinator for the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). Previously, Angelo worked as a Digital Outreach Coordinator for the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). He also developed ANAD's Inclusive Care initiative and has spoken at NEDA walks and conferences across the country. Angelo lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his fiancé, Kyle, and their two chihuahuas, Dora and Diego.