Andrea Thompson

Andrea R. Thompson is a development professional and arts administrator with first hand experience as a performing and teaching artist. Along with her many artistic and administrative incarnations Andrea brings to ALJA over a decade of experience in nonprofit cultural and communications management to serve as our Director of Development. A graduate of Howard University, Andrea has traveled the world as a teacher, consultant, and arts administration professional. She has worked with the Smithsonian Institution, The Washington Performing Arts Society, the Port Discovery Children’s Museum, WPFW (89.3fm), and the Parallel Film Collective, to name a few. Beyond these skills Andrea also brings to ALJA her Social Media experience, writing skills, and organizational logistics. Andrea, a New Jersey native, is right at home in the Big Apple.