Meet
Thomas Wright
Board Member
Thomas is a dedicated champion of TreeTop Child Advocacy Center’s mission. Through his leadership and service on the board, he is helping shape a supportive and compassionate future for children and families in our care.
Thomas Wright is an experienced Detective currently assigned to the Investigations Bureau of the Eagle County Sheriff's Office. He has served in law enforcement for over 20 years, having been a certified peace officer since 2001. Thomas began his law enforcement career in Central Missouri. Thomas and his family moved to Colorado 12-years ago settling on the Western Slope.
Thomas is a seasoned investigator with specialized expertise in child abuse, domestic violence, strangulation, cyber forensics, and human trafficking. He is a certified forensic interviewer for children, a hostage negotiator, and a trained expert in crime scene investigation and homicide analysis. He holds certifications in various disciplines, including cyber investigations, drug impairment training, and crisis intervention, among many others.
Thomas is dedicated to continuous professional development, evidenced by his certifications in areas such as sexual assault investigations, juvenile justice, and trauma-informed law enforcement responses. His commitment extends to leadership roles, having served as the Board President of the Battlement to the Bells Anti-Trafficking Task Force (BATT), and as a certified instructor for human trafficking investigations in Colorado.
Thomas has a broad range of expertise in criminal investigations and a proven record of leadership and commitment to law enforcement, Thomas is a highly respected member of the Eagle County Sheriff's Office and the wider law enforcement community.
I have spent my entire law enforcement career fighting to protect those that could not protect themselves. My hope, as a TreeTop volunteer, is to help influence how we provide for the care, welfare, and safety of those seeking help as they tell their story and begin their healing journey.
I continue to volunteer because there is plenty of work and so few volunteer workers. Knowing the work that is being done by TreeTop is life changing has challenged me to continue volunteering.
TreeTop has given me an ongoing drive to help those that cannot protect themselves. The impact I continue to have is an ongoing compassion for our youth and their innocence.
Honestly, this has been the most challenging part of volunteering with TreeTop. I am constantly amazed at how it could be possible for anyone to know about the life changing work TreeTop does every day and not be compelled to do something to support them. I’m truly baffled. Knowing this has challenged and made me more determined to share what we do at TreeTop. So, the number one thing I can do is be the example of what we need.
Knowing that 60% of all children will be exposed to crime, violence, and some type of abuse during their childhood helps me appreciate the advocacy TreeTop provides. While TreeTop Advocacy can focus on intervention and services, the multidisciplinary team can continue with an effective investigation, disposition, and treatment.
