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Kristen Elkins

Senior Manager, PMO Project Management

How long have you been with Acumen?

I started at Acumen in August of 2022.

How does your role contribute to the overall vision of the company?

I love being a Project Manager! As a project manager I aim to contribute to Acumen’s vision through strategic execution and communication, organizational performance and value creation. I love having the opportunity to work with our teams and ensure we are all aligned to advance our company goals.

Which of Acumen’s four values (People, Integrity, Innovation, and Perseverance) resonates most with your work and role?

It is hard for me to pick one value as they are all integral to the success of Acumen. But if I have to choose one I would pick Innovation.  As a Project Manager, I am using innovative strategies for continuous improvement and fostering cross-functional collaboration

From your perspective, what sets our company apart in the field of Alzheimer’s research?

The excitement from our team on being a part of meaningful scientific advancement for Alzheimer’s disease. As you speak to different team members, most of us have been personally affected by Alzheimer’s in some way, so we are thankful to have the opportunity to personally contribute to potential transformative discoveries.

What is one topic you could talk about for hours?

My kids! I have been blessed with two amazing kids, Casey is 8 years old, and Jameson is 7 years old!  When I am not working, I am most likely at some sport practice or event supporting my babies.

What is one quote that is meaningful to you?

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts”

-Winston Churchill