About Livia Thomas

The connector in the room.

Some people walk into a room and look for a seat. Liv looks for the person standing alone and introduces them to someone.

Portrait of Livia Thomas

The journey

Jakarta. Hospitality. Charleston.

Every step of Liv's path has been about people. Only verified milestones appear here; dates are added as Liv confirms them.

  1. Born in Jakarta, Indonesia

    Liv grew up in one of the world's great cities, and her ties to Indonesian culture still shape how she welcomes people.

  2. 20+ years in hospitality sales

    Including her role as an Area Senior Sales Manager with Marriott: building client relationships, representing properties and making events run smoothly.

  3. Licensed Zumba® instructor

    Liv teaches as a licensed ZIN™ member under the name Zumba with Liv. See her official ZIN™ profile (opens in a new tab).

  4. Community work in the Lowcountry

    Ribbon cuttings, networking events, volunteer days and cultural celebrations across Charleston and Summerville. She also works with Thomas & Runtulalo Co. on community programs, and represents Mae's Sweets with Soul as a brand ambassador.

In the community

Showing up is the whole job.

Liv in a volunteer vest and gloves sorting packaged food
Volunteering at a community food distribution.
Welcome banner for the Our Lady of Peñafrancia Fiesta hosted by a Charleston Filipino community association
Celebrating with Charleston's Filipino community at the Peñafrancia Fiesta.

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