I turn complex ideas into stories people actually care about. For more than a decade, I have led award winning education and outreach programs for public agencies, combining data, design, and human psychology to inspire real world change. My work spans campaigns, curriculum, murals, children’s books, videos, and public facing experiences that make big, complicated topics feel personal, accessible, and meaningful. I work at the intersection of science and storytelling. I take dense information, whether it comes from policy, research, or technical systems, and transform it into visuals, narratives, and learning experiences that people remember and act on. If you need your message to be understood, trusted, and felt, I build the creative bridge that gets it there.

Kristen Zimmer

I turn complex ideas into stories people actually care about. For more than a decade, I have led award winning education and outreach programs for public agencies, combining data, design, and human psychology to inspire real world change. My work spans campaigns, curriculum, murals, children’s books, videos, and public facing experiences that make big, complicated topics feel personal, accessible, and meaningful. I work at the intersection of science and storytelling. I take dense information, whether it comes from policy, research, or technical systems, and transform it into visuals, narratives, and learning experiences that people remember and act on. If you need your message to be understood, trusted, and felt, I build the creative bridge that gets it there.

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I turn complex ideas into stories people actually care about.
For more than a decade, I have led award winning education and outreach programs for public agencies, combining data, design, and human psychology to inspire real world change. My work spans campaigns, curriculum, murals, children’s books, videos, and public facing experiences that make big, complicated topics feel personal, accessible, and meaningful.
I work at the intersection of science and storytelling. I take dense information, whether it comes from policy, research, or technical systems, and transform it into visuals, narratives, and learning experiences that people remember and act on. If you need your message to be understood, trusted, and felt, I build the creative bridge that gets it there.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Conservation Program Manager at City of Spokane – Water Department
January 1, 2020 - Present
Lead cross-functional teams implementing education and training programs across departments and partner organizations; oversee data systems and reporting to ensure accuracy, accountability, and compliance; manage consultant contracts and budgets; maintain public-facing resources and instructional materials; ensure regulatory alignment and effective policy implementation.
Education & Outreach Coordinator at City of Spokane – Water Department
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Designed and implemented a comprehensive education framework aligned with national and state standards, learning objectives, and regulatory requirements to support instructional programming. Collected and analyzed consumption data from 80,000 accounts to prepare quarterly and annual reports. Managed grant-funded projects, budgets, and contracts while building partnerships with schools and agencies to expand program reach and compliance.
Aquifer Educator at KSPS Public Television
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2018
Delivered and coordinated 50+ instructional workshops annually, supporting science education and applied learning. Executed and reported on grant-funded projects that expanded regional partnerships and advanced environmental education.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education at Eastern Washington University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Community Based Social Marketing
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Gonzaga Sustainability Leadership
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Professional Services, Other