Over the past 27 years, ACET Inc., a woman-and minority-owned small business enterprise based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has developed strong theoretical knowledge, practical strategies, methodologically sound skills, and an extensive network of Subject Matter Experts, to support the successful design and implementation of projects and deliverables.
See the bios below to learn more about our amazing team!
Kamarrie Coleman
Chief Executive
Officer
Kamarrie has extensive experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. She holds a Ph.D., in English as a Second Language Curriculum & Instruction and an Ed.S., in Educational Leadership.
Elisa Rucker
Portfolio
Manager
Elisa has a wealth of experience in business management with specialties in data-driven strategies and quality compliance. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.
Ashley Kitchen
Portfolio
Manager
Ashley has expertise designing evaluations that meet the requirements of state and federal funders to measure outcomes and report on impact. She holds a Ph.D., in Politics and International Relations, and an M.A. in International Comparative Politics.
Rachel Engh
Portfolio
Manager
Rachel has expertise designing participatory and mixed-methods evaluation and research studies using equitable approaches and collaboration with clients. She holds a MURP with a concentration in Art-based Community Economic Development.
Charles Rivers
Community-based
Engagement Specialist
Charles specializes in facilitating community engagement, bringing cultural communities together to collaborate and support their diversity, equity, and inclusive journeys. He holds a M.A., in Human Resource Development.
Mick Álvarez Flores
Senior Graphic
Design Coordinator
Mick brings experience designing visuals for events and reports using digital and print media, as well as coordinating efforts to engage clients and communities with the visuals. They hold a BFA in Graphic Design.
Barbara Tan
Senior Evaluation
Coordinator
Barbara brings experience implementing assessments, developing strategic frameworks, and preparing reports. She has dual bachelors’ degrees in Biology, Health, & Society and Psychology as well as a minor in Spanish.
Conor Hanson
Data & Information
Systems Coordinator
Conor brings experience using multiple programming languages to develop data systems and real-time reports for decision makers. He has a B.A., in Philosophy and a certificate in Data Analysis & Visualization.
Emily Serkaian
Finance & Human
Resource Coordinator
Emily brings experience in human resource development, project administration, financial management, and organization development. She holds a M.S., in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Alessandra Rader
Project
Coordinator
Alessandra brings experience in information tracking and communication with a variety of stakeholders from congressional staff to the public. She has a B.A., in Anthropology with a minor in Spanish Studies.
Jessica Baynon
Project
Coordinator
Jessica has an extensive background in operations and nonprofit management, including extensive experience in planning, executing, and managing successful events. She holds an M.S. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology.
Stephanie Chrismon
Project
Coordinator
Stephanie brings a strong background in facilitation, community engagement, and focus group coordination, with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Prose from Hamline University.
Stella SiWan Zimmerman
Founder & Board President
Stella previously served as ACET’s CEO from April 1998 to August 2024. Her passion for creating ACET centered on designing and implementing culturally tailored evaluations. She holds a M.A., in Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation.
