Alissa Seelmann-Rutkofske joined CTAC as Program Assistant in 2021. Alissa acquired her BA in art history with a minor in fine arts and experience in public relations from Wayne State University. She has a background in graphic design and photography. Prior to moving to northern Michigan, Alissa worked at Cranbrook and held internships at Detroit Institute of Arts and Wayne State University Gallery.

It is Alissa's belief that cultural organizations, like museums, libraries, and art galleries, are meant to serve their communities and it is her goal to foster greater access and inclusion within these important community fixtures.