Luke Zimmer graduated from Indiana University with degrees in journalism and anthropology. He has worked with associations and non-profits for nearly a decade with a specific interest in social media and online communities.
His career has crisscrossed the fields of sales, communication, and constituent management, with the bulk of his experience focused on building deeply engaged online communities. He has worked for an array of organizations with members across multiple industries and countries, but he especially enjoys sharing his time with nonprofits dedicated to education and community building.
When he’s not working, Luke spends his time jogging along the Anacostia River with his dog, Padma, and trying to impress his cats, Marv and Luna.
In continuing my tribute to the life lessons Mom has taught me, I thought I’d throw in a post that’s a little more lighthearted than what Mom taught me about transparency. …
I was reading Molly Talbert’s recent article on Bay Are Rapid Transit’s response to angry riders’ tweets about service delays and outages. Apart from being a great article, it reminded …
It isn’t hard to figure out why people were drinking gin. It is palatable and intoxicating, and a winning combination, especially when a chaotic world can make sobriety seem overrated. …
It’s about time you listened to your community culture. When you’ve been in a relationship long enough, you start picking up on your partner’s ticks. Over time you memorize their …
Let’s introduce ourselves to virtual strangers then tell them how to talk to each other. We’ll assume for a moment that you’ve decided to become a community manager. The other …