Thomas St. Hilaire

Thomas St. Hilaire is a communications and digital marketing leader who brings a unique blend of strategic insight, creative energy, and executional excellence to mission-driven organizations. As Regional Communications Manager, Lead at Educators for Excellence (E4E), he has been a key driver of award-winning communications and marketing efforts that have driven meaningful policy change for students nationwide.

Thomas has directed messaging and media strategy for campaigns across New York City, Chicago, and Minneapolis, helping to secure multi-million dollar investments in high-quality instructional materials, more equitable school board maps, and increased school funding. His work has consistently earned top-tier media placements in outlets such as CNN, The New York Times, and Politico.

A builder at heart, Thomas has piloted innovative digital strategies at E4E that have driven measurable impact. He launched and scaled E4E’s chapter-based newsletters, expanded the organization’s storytelling through the launch and creation of new blog content, and led the design and promotion of the NYC Learns microsite, which saw triple-digit growth in engagement through a combination of earned media, paid advertising, and SEO-driven content. He has also measurably strengthened cross-team collaboration by providing strategic counsel and project management across campaigns.

Prior to joining E4E, Thomas worked at ClearPoint Communications, where he advanced progressive causes through impactful digital marketing. His work included web design, SEO strategy, content marketing, and multimedia production for clients such as PA Schools Work and the Education Law Center.

Thomas holds bachelor’s degrees in Public Relations and Political Science from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and a master’s degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from St. John’s University. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, curating Spotify playlists, and visiting Major League ballparks with his wife and five siblings.