John Simmerman

John Simmerman, MS, is a veteran public health and health promotion professional with over 30 years of experience helping communities create more people-oriented places and a “Culture of Activity” through proven “All Ages & Abilities” design concepts, and evidence-based behavior change initiatives. Simmerman’s main focus is to inspire others by profiling the people, places, and programs making a difference globally, in the effort to create what he refers to as a “Culture of Activity for All Ages and Abilities” through his multi-platform media efforts, including the Active Towns channel on YouTube; his weekly podcast, Active Towns: Conversation About Creating a Culture of Activity; and public speaking.