Unlock insights that drive accountability and impact
We deliver objective evaluations that empower federal agencies to measure program effectiveness, assess policy impacts and justify budget decisions with clarity and precision. Our data-driven approach provides clear, actionable insights, helping agencies fund what works, fix what doesn’t and meet statutory requirements with confidence. We go beyond assessment to analyze how policies influence outcomes, equipping decision-makers with the information they need to refine strategies and optimize results.
We design evaluations that cut through the noise. Our team helps you measure what matters, assess policy impact and understand how your programs are performing so you can improve, adjust or invest with clarity.
We go beyond assessment to analyze how policies influence outcomes, equipping decision-makers with the information they need to refine strategies and optimize results.
We turn complex data into useful insights. Whether it’s survey results or administrative records, we help agencies understand the story behind the numbers and use that story to guide decisions that move the mission forward.
We go beyond tracking metrics, we help you use them. Our team builds tools that show whether your efforts are meeting the mark and how to make them stronger. It’s all about continuous improvement, backed by solid data.
We design research strategies that fit your goals — no one-size-fits-all here. Our team gathers and analyzes the right mix of data, from interviews and surveys to focus groups and public sources.
We work closely with you to make sure the insights we deliver are clear, useful and built to drive better decisions.
We are dedicated to collecting and analyzing comprehensive, insightful data using a combination of primary and secondary methods. This includes reviewing publicly available data and source materials, conducting in-depth interviews, moderating focus groups, and building surveys.
Our researchers follow the Research, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation (RPIE) model which provides a consistent structure to develop, implement and evaluate deliverables; improve collaboration with internal and external parties; and evolve communications, programmatic and operational solutions and services.
Fulfilling an evaluation mandate for the Zero Suicide Program.
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Aptive helps the Department of Veterans Affairs transform information technology (IT) practices.
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Determining program efficacy and Veteran satisfaction for Congressional reports.
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Aptive gathers insight from Veterans who benefit from supportive services.
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Aptive provides staffing, data analysis and administrative support for research studies.
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Assessing the feasibility and advisability of reorganizing and realigning VA mental health offices.
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Aiding the Veterans Health Administration in advancing its suicide prevention efforts
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Increasing operational efficiency with improved policy development processes.
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Taylor Wood is an experienced communication and change management strategist dedicated to building and leading proactive teams that go above and beyond for her clients. She oversees a portfolio of more than 18 teams across several government agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the National Science Foundation. In this role, Taylor focuses on growing and expanding Human Experience’s event management capability and enhancing Aptive’s recruitment marketing services through the implementation of technical solutions.
Throughout her career, she has focused on learning various leadership styles and techniques to help others achieve success. Taylor is passionate about training others to lead with empathy and foster positive working relationships, enabling teams to provide exceptional service to clients. In previous roles, Taylor has led numerous communication teams and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Department of the Navy, VA, United States Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Energy.
Secret Security Clearance
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Change Management Practitioner, Prosci
M.A., Strategic Communications, American University
B.A., Communication Studies, West Virginia University
Megan Grobert is a strategic leader with extensive experience in business development and service delivery within the federal health sector. Megan manages Aptive’s portfolio of work in the Civilian Health account, driving new business growth, leading partnering strategy and engagement and ensuring projects meet client needs and expectations.
Megan has proven experience in improving client programs and strengthening client relationships. Before joining Aptive, she served as Vice President at Ipsos Public Affairs, where she managed a $70M public sector patient experience contract and led a $50M health portfolio, driving business development initiatives and managing a cross-functional team of over 100 professionals. Her previous experience also includes executing a quality assurance and patient experience program for a large dialysis and chronic kidney disease organization, designing patient-centric quality improvement plans and co-leading telehealth service implementation in response to COVID-19.
Megan is committed to supporting her colleagues, mentoring delivery staff and contributing to fostering a learning culture across the company. She is passionate about patient experience and has spoken at numerous conferences on improving health care outcomes. Megan has also contributed to various publications regarding patient care and patient experience.
Susan Hayashi, Ph.D., is a strategic leader with a proven track record in advancing complex health initiatives within the Civilian Health account at Aptive. With over 25 years of experience, she excels in health integration, program evaluation and implementation to tackle pressing health care challenges. Dr. Hayashi articulates a compelling vision for Aptive’s services, fostering collaboration with health-focused agencies to enhance public health outcomes. Her data-driven approach not only informs decision-making for federal and state agencies but also empowers health professionals to deliver impactful results that improve lives. Skilled in account management and growth, Dr. Hayashi has successfully developed go-to-market strategies and enhanced multi-million-dollar pipelines, significantly boosting her company’s annual revenue.
In previous roles, Dr. Hayashi has supported federal entities such as the Administration for Children and Families, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Institutes of Health and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. She has directed projects in research and evaluation, medical education, health communication, behavioral health/primary care integration, maternal and child health, health equity and chronic health conditions.
Social Technology, Mental Health Support and Suicide Prevention in Veteran and Military Populations: A Survey
Aptive teamed up with Artemis ARC, our Mentor-Protégé partner, to ask Veterans and military members about which modern technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, they would use or recommend to others for mental health and suicide prevention support.
This report details the study’s results and shares important perspectives, concerns and recommendations about exploring the potential for using social technology to expand the availability of mental health support for this population
The PACT Act: Awareness, Understanding and Opportunities to Engage Veterans
Aptive teamed up with Artemis ARC, our Mentor-Protégé partner, to ask Veterans and military members about their awareness and understanding of the PACT Act, as well as any action they may have taken in response to the law.
This research summary highlights study results, including successful outreach efforts, popular sources of PACT Act information, barriers to applying for PACT Act benefits and recommendations for increasing participation.
Big public health problems require a big response. Such is the case with the suicide and mental health crisis in the United States.
Millions of Americans are affected by mental illness and about one person dies by suicide every 11 minutes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Despite numerous public mental health and suicide prevention programs, suicide persists as a serious public health problem. Combating a complex public health issue like suicide requires a multifaceted, multidisciplinary approach that includes data collection and analysis of current suicide prevention programs, community outreach and involvement and policy changes. Working together, behavioral health providers, policy experts, data scientists and program leaders can help create the next generation of mental health programs.
