Alisa J Zimmerman

Alisa J Zimmerman serves as the Arts and Culture Manager for the City of Thornton, Colorado, since April 2019, where responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating cultural programs aimed at enhancing community engagement. Previous roles include Director of Marketing and Communications at Colorado Enterprise Fund, where strategic initiatives increased brand awareness, and Director of Community Outreach at DeVry University, focused on building partnerships and raising program awareness. Alisa has also held leadership positions such as Executive Director at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, Cultural Affairs Manager at the City and County of Broomfield, and Historic Olde Town Coordinator for the Arvada Economic Development Association. Alisa's career began with community development initiatives during service with the US Peace Corps in Estonia. Educational qualifications include a dual MA and BA in Nonprofit Management from American University, complemented by graduate studies in Global Studies at the University of Denver.