Luke Thiessen

Luke Jacob Thiessen is the Director of Starling Social, a boutique social media and digital marketing agency that has been serving clients in Winnipeg and across North America for more than a decade. At Starling, Luke leads a team of creatives who provide social media management, online advertising, copywriting, web development, and public relations services to a wide variety of clients.

 Before Starling Social, Luke got his start in radio, working as a journalist and radio host. After a few years, he transitioned into freelance publicity and digital marketing, working primarily with clients in the arts and nonprofit sectors.

In 2017, he became Communications Manager at Siloam Mission, where he was a part of numerous major fundraising campaigns that saw the organization grow considerably. He also managed the organization’s public relations and external communications through some difficult times, including the COVID-19 pandemic and some significant policy and leadership changes in response to public criticism.

In 2023, Luke left Siloam and returned to freelance work, and in late 2024, after the sudden passing of Starling Social’s founder Alyson Shane, Luke was tapped to lead the company.

When he’s not neck-deep in digital marketing, Luke enjoys craft beer and playing music. On a typical weekend, you might find him brewing a beer at home, enjoying one at a local brewery, or performing with his Taylor Swift cover band.