The Cloudburst Group, established in 2005 by Patrick Moynahan and Al Alvarez, is a small business management consulting firm dedicated to improving lives through specialized consulting services [2]. The organization focuses on enhancing program efficiency and impact for federal agencies and international development organizations, with particular emphasis on land, housing, and health services.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Michelle Hayes, who assumed the role in 2016, the company maintains a strong executive team that includes CFO J.P. Morgan and COO Meggan Medina [2]. This leadership structure drives the company's core service delivery across multiple sectors:
- Federal agency support for HHS, HUD, CDC, and SAMHSA
- International development initiatives through USAID
- Housing and homelessness solutions
- Land and resource rights programs
- Public health services integration [2]
The company's international development expertise is particularly evident in its participation in USAID's Mentor-Protégé Program, where partnership with DAI has enhanced its capacity for implementing global initiatives [1]. Notable international projects include:
- Mobile technology pilots in Tanzania
- Impact evaluations in Liberia
- Environmental compliance training in Albania [1]
The organization's growth trajectory has been marked by strategic appointments and significant achievements. Key milestones include:
- Partnership with USAID for the 2015 World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty [4]
- Appointment of specialized directors, including Dr. Gregory Myers as Director of Private Sector Engagement and Land Tenure [5]
- USAID Strengthening Tenure and Resource Rights (STARR) Program IQC award [7]
The Cloudburst Group maintains its operational headquarters with a contact line at 301-918-4400 [5], continuing its mission of delivering high-impact solutions for underserved populations while building on its established reputation in federal consulting services.