Dasha Thomas

Dasha brings more than two decades of experience in the financial services and nonprofit sectors. As an investment counselor at Fuller Investment Management Company and chief development officer at The Fuller Foundation, she oversees all aspects of legacy philanthropic giving for Fuller donors and clients and assists Fuller Investing clients with their investment needs. Prior to joining The Fuller Foundation, Dasha led comprehensive legacy programs for some of Los Angeles' largest public media and arts institutions, including Southern California Public Radio and The Music Center. She also provided planned giving support to The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in Pasadena. Dasha's experience includes a significant tenure at Charles Schwab, where she was responsible for cultivating strong client relationships to grow assets under management and facilitate business development. She oversaw various compliance, operational, and administrative functions, managed client relations activities, and worked on foreign restricted accounts with a focus on the Russian Federation. Dasha holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Russian Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is a licensed Series 65 professional, a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, and a Certified Planned Giving Specialist. Outside of her professional endeavors, Dasha enjoys traveling, baking, and reading historical fiction, bringing a warm and engaging presence to all she does.