Loneise Thomas is a native of Jacksonville, Florida. In 2020, she earned a master's degree in history from the University of North Florida, where she also received my bachelor's degree, in 2014. Loneise is seeking a Ph.D. in History with her research focusing on the cultural history of the mammy. However, her research interests are African American and Native American history. In addition, she wishes to expand her research, and focus on how race has played a role on a global scale.