Atlas Research, founded in 2008 in Washington D.C., is a government services firm that specializes in healthcare transformation, technology modernization, and organizational improvement solutions [1]. The company's mission centers on serving underserved populations, including Veterans, women, minorities, homeless individuals, and rural communities, delivering evidence-based solutions that drive sustainable organizational change.
Leadership and Governance The company is guided by an experienced leadership team that brings deep domain expertise and proven track records in both public and private sectors:
- Mark Howard Chichester serves as President and Co-founder, leveraging his executive experience from The Aspen Institute and UNCF, along with degrees from The George Washington University [2]
- Anne Altman, former IBM U.S. Federal Government General Manager, serves as Board Member and brings extensive federal experience, highlighted by her Eagle Award and Federal Computer Week's Top Federal 100 recognition [4]
- Teddi Mikula, Senior Vice President, brings over 25 years of healthcare operations experience and oversees the critical VA portfolio [5]
Core Capabilities and Services Atlas Research delivers comprehensive solutions across several key areas:
- Innovation and Modernization initiatives, including:
- Digital and Technology Services, encompassing:
Federal Market Presence As a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Atlas Research has established itself as a significant federal healthcare transformation partner. The company's achievements include:
- Securing a position on VHA's 10-year integrated healthcare transformation contract through Titan Alpha [4]
- Managing key Veterans health programs focused on rural healthcare access, women Veterans' health, and PTSD treatment research [3]
- Maintaining multiple quality certifications and recognitions:
Corporate Values and Quality Commitment Atlas Research demonstrates its commitment to excellence through:
- Rigorous quality management and security standards
- Strong corporate citizenship and environmental stewardship
- Dedication to purposeful work and ethical practices [1]
The company maintains its market position through strategic partnerships, including the Titan Alpha joint venture with Prometheus Federal Services, while upholding its core values of excellence, integrity, and commitment to meaningful impact in federal healthcare transformation [4].