Nicki Pretzer

Nicki Pretzer is an experienced arts administrator currently serving as the Arts Center Manager at Lakeville Area Arts Center since May 2024, where responsibilities include overseeing performing arts activities, managing events, and facilitating theatre education programming. Previous roles include Theatre Operations Manager at Hennepin Theatre Trust and Director of Audience Services at Stages Theatre Company, with earlier experience as Education Manager and Box Office/Kiosk/House Manager at The Children's Theatre Company. Education includes a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, a Bachelor of Arts/Science in Psychology and Elementary Education from Minnesota State University Moorhead, and ongoing doctoral studies in Business Administration with a focus on Leadership at Capella University.