Background
Thompson, Joyce Elizabeth was born on August 15, 1951 in Pasadena, Texas, United States.
Thompson, Joyce Elizabeth was born on August 15, 1951 in Pasadena, Texas, United States.
Bachelor in Psychology, David Lipscomb College, 1974; Master of Arts in Speech, Theater, Murray State University, 1976; postgraduate, University Texas, 1978; Master of Arts in Arts Administration, Indiana U., 1981.
Assistant professor speech, Vincennes (Indiana) U., 1976-1979; assistant director marketing, Hartford (Connecticut) Ballet, 1981-1982; touring director, Hartford Ballet/Connecticut Opera, 1982-1984; executive director, Wyoming Arts Council, Cheyenne, 1984-1991; executive director, South Snohomish County Arts Council, Lynwood, Washington, 1991-1992; assistant professor arts management, University of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, 1992-1997; director, Quad City Arts, Rock Island, Illinois, 1997-1998; management consultant, since 1998. Adjunct instructor, Manchester (Connecticut) Community College, 1982-1984, Chapman College, 1990-1991, Edmonds Community College, 1992. Member selection committee Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, 1989, 90, 91, 95.
Member of advisory board Cheyenne Little Theatre Players, 1986, Cheyenne Civic Center, 1987-1988. Vice president board directors Assembly of Illinois Cmty. Arts. Orgns., since 1995.
Member Association Arts Administration Educators (secretary), Association Performing Arts Presenters, Speech Comm. Association, Western States Arts Federation (board directors 1984-1991, chair performing arts committee 1985-1987).
Daughter of James Little and Ruth Lake (Skinner) Wilkison. Divorced; children:Christine Joy, Cassidy Jane.