Krysty Thomas was elected by acclamation Prairies Regional Executive Vice President at the 10th Regional Triennial Convention of the PSAC Prairie Region.
A long-time union activist and leader, Krysty brings both deep experience and a strong sense of purpose to the role. She first became involved with PSAC in 2009 after attending the Young Workers in Action course in Edmonton, an experience that sparked her commitment to advancing workers’ rights not just in her workplace, but across Canada.
Over the years, Krysty has served in a wide range of leadership roles at the local, regional, and national levels. These include Alternate REVP, Area Council Representative and President, Finance Committee Chair, National Director for the Agriculture National Human Rights Committee and serves on the National Treasury Board bargaining team. She has also served as Vice President of the Alberta Federation of Labour and held multiple roles within women’s committees and her local.
Her dedication and impact have been recognized through the King Charles III Coronation Medal and the Prairie Voice Award for leadership within the labour movement.
Krysty holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a Master of Science in Molecular Microbiology from the University of Lethbridge. She is also a graduate of PSAC’s Union Development Program and participated as a delegate to the PSAC Social Justice Fund in Guatemala.
Professionally, Krysty works as a Molecular Microbiology Research Technician supporting research focused on beef cattle nutrition and One Health. Her work includes microbiological research on pathogens, along with data management, grant writing, and reports.
Outside of her work and union activism, Krysty is a parent of two and enjoys road cycling and cross-country skiing with her family, bringing the same energy and determination to her personal life that she does to her advocacy.
Grounded in the belief that if you do what is hard, life will be easy but if you do what is easy, life will be hard, Krysty leads with intention, resilience, and a commitment to doing the work that matters most. She looks forward to continuing to build a strong, inclusive, and engaged Prairie Region.
As she steps into this new role, we also extend our sincere thanks to Marianne Hladun for her many years of dedicated service to the region and broader labour movement. Her impact and legacy will be felt for years to come.