Zimmerman Family Papers
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We believe that the best and most workable solutions to the vast problems we face can be achieved by thorough investigation, thoughtful consideration, and an openness to a broad spectrum of ideas, innovations and perspectives. Many of these are outside of our own particular fields of study.
Humility is also helpful.
Our Team
For decades, the Zimmerman family has shared valuable insights on manufacturing, public health, and global policies, contributing to academia and industry while fostering over 90 children and serving on various boards.
Our Commitment to Sharing
Connecting Through Experience
We value our connections in academia, industry, and government, and are eager to share our experiences and knowledge with those interested, free of charge, to foster both learning and collaboration.
Zimmerman Legacy
Dr. Frederick M. Zimmerman, PhD
Joanell E. Zimmerman, MSWLIC
Dr. Frederick J. Zimmerman, PhD
Carita M. Zimmerman, MA, MBA
Dr. Brigitte Seim, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Engineering and Management at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota
Also taught at Universidad Catolica in Montevideo, Uruguay, Czech Management Center in Celokovice, Czech Republic, The University of Pittsburgh, The University of Minnesota and St. Cloud State University.
Prior to returning to academe in 1985 worked for IBM, Control Data, and National Computer Systems as an engineer, manager, vice president and other corporate positions.
Served on the Boards of Directors of more than ten companies.
Joanell was always the heart and soul of our family as well as the first in our family to achieve a post-graduate degree. It was Joanell who taught the children to read at an early age and nurtured them through their many pursuits along the way. Along the way, Joanell took the time to care for more than 90 short-term foster children.
Fred and Joanell celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversary in September of 2024
Is currently an endowed Professor of Public Health at the Fielding School of Public Health at UCLA in California, where had previously served as Department Chair. Fred had held previous academic appointemnts at Stanford University and the University of Washington.
Dr. Frederick J. Zimmerman is a highly-referenced academic as the author of several books and more than 100 refereed scientific papers.
Carita has as Master of Business Administration plus extensive experience in business finance. In addition, she holds a Master of Arts degree in German and taught German for several years at Ohio State University.
Carita also studied at die Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhems-Universität in Bonn, Germany, the Goethe Institute in Murnau in Bavaria, Germany and the Austro-American Institute in Vienna, Austria.
Associate Professor of Global Policy Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 2023-present
Associate Professor of Global Policy University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC) 2015-2022
Varieties of Democracy Project (V-Dem) Gothenburg, Sweden - 2015-present. Founding Principal Investigaton
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
International Anti-Corruption Association, Affiliated Researcher Washington, DC
650.492.0053 bseim@umn.edu
The Zimmerman Family in 1984
Contact Us
We welcome inquiries and are eager to share our experiences in manufacturing and public health.
Contact us at zimco55345@gmail.com
