Our Team

Andrea M Thomas, MSAT, LPC-IT Executive Director

Andi was born and raised in Wauwatosa, WI. Andrea Thomas received a BS in Marketing and Management from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, a BA in Interior Design and Architecture from Mount Mary University and a Master of Science in Art Therapy from Mount Mary University. She has gained experience in a wide range of art therapy settings including behavioral health hospitals, clinics and schools and served as a DLAC board member. In addition to her current role at DLAC she is an adjunct faculty member at Alverno College in the School of Visual Arts.

Her passion for fusing art, community and accessibility for all has allowed her to find her perfect fit at DLAC.

In her current position as Executive Director of Donna Lexa Art Centers, Andrea is responsible for organizational operations, including fund development, financial planning, marketing, and organizational leadership.

She currently spends her time between Oconomowoc and Wauwatosa with her husband, bonus daughter and their three tuxedo cats.

Maggie Watson, MSAT Program Manager

Maggie was born and raised in Milwaukee. She received a bachelor’s degree in both studio art and art therapy, and then continued her career path with a master’s degree in art therapy. Maggie realized early on that combining her love for art and helping others was a necessity for her future adventures. Within the last 12 years, she’s worked mostly with populations involving different abilities like memory care facilities, alternative and transitional schools, and community centers with varying populations. Donna Lexa Art Centers has always been in Maggie’s peripherals, but it wasn’t until November 2022, that she officially began her career here. The drive and passion that is so deeply embedded in DLAC was a huge motivator to become a member of such an amazing team. 

 

As the program manager, Maggie hopes to continue to support the creative passions of the students and staff, but also help drive the growth and progress in future opportunities within the community.

 

After all, no matter what our abilities, art is a language that we can all speak.