Thomas Shumaker

North Carolina State Director

Thomas Shumaker’s career has been defined by leadership in policy advocacy, strategic consulting, and technological innovation. With a background in Agricultural Life Sciences and Business Management from NC State University and a Master’s in Extension Studies from Harvard, he has applied data-driven strategies to influence policy and business development. His work has spanned political campaigns, clean energy consulting, and advanced environmental research. As Chief Strategy Officer at The WX Company, he has led research in unmanned aerial systems and AI-driven environmental reconnaissance. His expertise in coalition-building, strategic planning, and applied analytics has also shaped efforts in clean energy, industrial hemp policy, and high-volume manufacturing solutions.