ACET, Inc.

👩🏾💼✨ Women’s History Month At ACET, we are proud to be a woman-owned business, paving the way for innovation, leadership, and empowerment. This month, we honor the trailblazing women of the past and present who inspire us to break barriers and redefine success. Tag a woman who inspires you & share how you're making an impact! 👇✨ 💜 To all the women leading, creating, and thriving—this is your time! 💜 Join us in celebrating the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women everywhere. Support women-owned businesses, mentor future leaders, and uplift the voices that shape our future. Here are some of the women who inspire us! - May yer Thao, president & CEO of HAP (Hmong American Partnership) - Ellie Skelton, CEO/executive director Touchstone Mental Health - Jerilyn Church, CEO of Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board - Jennifer DeCubellis, CEO of Hennepin Healthcare - Dr. Mary Marczak, Director of Programs and Systems, - Department of Family, Health & Wellbeing University of Minnesota Extension - Our very own founder, Stella SiWan Zimmerman, and current CEO Dr. Kamarrie Coleman ( https://www.acetinc.com/ ) - And so many more leaders within our client partners at the state, county, city, and other types of organizations. #acetinc #leadership #WomensHistoryMonth #womeninbusiness #supportwomenownedbusinesses

ACET Values Series: 🌍 Embracing Cultural Engagement: A Path to Deeper Connections 🌍 Culture is not just traditions—it's the heartbeat of diverse communities, the stories passed down through generations, and the shared experiences that bring the community together.  Culture is more than the food, language, traditions, art, music, it is the historical perspectives and narratives that connect the community on a deeper level. These aspects of cultural identity remind community members that, despite differences, we all share a desire for connection, belonging, and expression. In a world that sometimes feels divided, cultural engagement strengthens our communities. 🌏✨ What’s one cultural expression in your community that keeps you inspired? Share your story in the comments below! Tags: #ACETInc #CoreValues #CulturalConnections #CelebrateDiversity #GlobalCommunity

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🌙 Ramadan Mubarak! A Time for Self-Discipline, Reflection, and Community Our work at ACET brings us into relationship with many cultural communities across Minnesota, the Midwest, nationally, and all over the world. As Ramadan begins, it serves as a powerful reminder of the values that shape both our personal and professional lives—self-discipline, mindfulness, and generosity. Fasting is not just about abstaining from food; it’s about developing resilience, patience, and empathy. It’s an opportunity to reflect on our purpose, cultivate gratitude, and strengthen our connection with the community. In the workplace, Ramadan encourages us to support one another, foster inclusivity, and lead with kindness. Let’s take this time to practice intentionality, uplift those in need, and embrace growth—both personally and professionally. Wishing all who observe a month filled with peace, strength, and meaningful connections. 🌟 #ACETInc #CoreValues #CelebrateDiversity #GlobalCommunity #RamadanMubarak #Leadership #SelfDiscipline #Reflection #Growth

On this the 26th day of February (check out the National Park Services day-by-day celebration of Black History Month: https://lnkd.in/eJJpZubG ) ACET would like to highlight a few of the wonderful organizations we’ve worked with in both the distant and recent past who are dedicated to serving Minnesota’s Black/African American communities. If you are not already familiar with these organizations, click on the links below to learn more! Twin Cities Recovery Project Inc. - https://lnkd.in/e-uN32ff African American Leadership Forum - https://aalftc.org Friendship Academy of Fine Art - https://lnkd.in/e3HhSMm9 #communitybuilding #BlackHistoryMonth #MNCommunity #CommunityEngagement #communitypartnerships #CulturalEngagement #twincities

🔊Are You Truly Listening? Active Listening is a skill that strengthens relationships, builds trust, and creates meaningful conversations. It’s not just about hearing words—it’s about understanding, validating, and responding with competence and empathy. Check out this video by Ted-Ed as an example: https://lnkd.in/ezPGspaw 💡At ACET, we ensure clients feel seen and heard by creating spaces for conversations that allow our clients to outline their needs so that we can produce the best and highest quality deliverables for projects. In our client meetings, we eliminate distractions by ensuring we are in a comfortable and private space for client meetings, we practice active listening by opening the space for the client to share their needs and concerns, and we summarize and clarify the client's needs to ensure we understand. Finally, we embrace moments of silence to give the client and our team time to reflect before responding. 💬 Call to Action: What actions can you take to be a better listener? Drop your commitment to becoming a better listener in the comments below! #activelistening #communicationskills #empathymatters #betterconversations #acetinc #corevalues #outcomemeasurement #education #mnfoundations #CommunityEngagement #engagement #impact #culturalcompetency #Sustainability #collaboration #ContinuousImprovement #nonprofit #mnnonprofit

ACET Values Series: Active Listening: The Key to Stronger Workplace & Client Relationships! In a fast-paced world, active listening can set you apart. At ACET ( https://www.acetinc.com/ ) we value listening to foster a positive workplace culture by building trust, improving teamwork, and reducing misunderstandings. When you listen with full presence—paying attention to both words and nonverbal cues—you create an environment where ideas are valued and collaboration thrives. One benefit of active listening is walking away with shared understanding and a focus on next steps. We help our clients to engage in active listening to strengthen relationships, use data, boost satisfaction, improve programs, and narrow in on their needs and what truly matters. Want to be a better communicator? Start by listening to understand, not just to respond! How do you practice active listening at work? Drop your tips below! #activelistening #bettercommunication #WorkplaceSuccess #mnnonprofit #WorkplaceValues #workplaceculture

Over the next few weeks, we’re excited to share the values that drive the work we do at ACET Inc. These principles are at the heart of everything we do, from conducting impactful evaluations to engaging with our communities. Our values include: 🌍 Cultural Engagement 💪🏾 Dedication 🦻🏻Listening 🫱🏽🫲🏿Collaboration 📱Responsiveness 🌱Sustainability  These guide our work in: ✅ Conducting program, process, impact, and outcome evaluations ✅ Designing and implementing community needs & readiness assessments ✅ Engaging stakeholders through meetings & collaborations ✅ Strengthening cultural competency ✅ Developing reports, toolkits, and data systems for continuous improvement We believe these values make a meaningful difference in our approach and impact. Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we dive deeper into each value and explore how they shape our current and future work! #ACETInc #CoreValues #CommunityEngagement #Impact #CulturalCompetency #Sustainability #Collaboration #ContinuousImprovement #nonprofits #mnnonprofits 

At ACET, Inc., we hold the value of “Cultural Engagement - We center our work on the cultural knowledge, values, and experiences of those we work with.” To learn more about local celebrations of Black History Month check out events happening around the Twin Cities: https://lnkd.in/gK4yTTKS #MNevents #blackhistory #culturalengagement #communitybuilding #blackhistorycelebration #twincities

At ACET, Inc., we hold the value of “Cultural Engagement - We center our work on the cultural knowledge, values, and experiences of those we work with.” To learn more about local celebrations of Black History Month check out events happening around the Twin Cities: https://lnkd.in/gyDAferQ #blackhistorymonthevents #MNevents #blackhistory #culturalengagement #communitybuilding #blackhistorycelebration #twincities