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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.
Kamarrie Coleman
Chief Executive
Officer
Kamarrie provides leadership across ACET’s portfolios to ensure our work is impactful and useful to our clients and the communities they serve. She 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 leads ACET’s Events, Training, and Technical Assistance Portfolio. She 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 leads ACET’s Outcome Measurement Portfolio. She 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 leads ACET’s Collaborative Design and Community-Based Engagement Portfolio. She 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.
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.
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.
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.
