A-G Associates

During last week’s American Evaluation Association's Amplifying and Empowering Voices in Evaluation conference in Portland, Oregon, #TeamAG’s Research & Evaluation team closed out a busy week of keynotes, breakout sessions, networking, and more with a roundtable table session sharing how #TeamAG has successfully harnessed real-world data to expand access to critical care and tackle mental health social drivers for diverse communities. This interactive, conversation-based session, entitled “Challenges and Opportunities for Building Evaluation Capacity with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Grantees,” focused on our long-standing partnership with CCBHC’s over multiple states as a case study for leveraging data to ensure that grant evaluations resonate with community needs, drive critical decision-making, and improve health outcomes. Since 2020, #AG has worked shoulder-to-shoulder with CCBHCs in rural, suburban, and urban communities across the country to eliminate access barriers to mental health and primary care, benefiting over 6,231 people across three states through SAMHSA-funded grants! 🌍💡📊 #AGAssociates #FederalStatistics #AEA24 #Evaluation24 #Eval24 #DoDResearch #EmbraceChange #FocusOnImpact

If imitation is the highest form of flattery, our DoD and People Analytics team’s #Halloween costumes speak volumes about A-G’s incredible President and Co-Founder Chris Gonzalez, PMP! Today, we celebrate Halloween with some in-office fun in honor of our fearless leader Chris who celebrates a birthday tomorrow. From all of us at #AG, Happy Halloween to all, and Happy early Birthday to Chris! 🥳️🎃 #AGAssociates #HappyCulture #EmbraceChange #FocusOnImpact

Last week, A-G Associates' DoD Research & Evaluation and DoD Office of People Analytics teams gathered in Hyattsville, MD, for the annual Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology (FCSM) Research and Policy Conference. This event brought together top minds in the federal statistical community to explore critical insights on the relevance, timeliness, and integrity of federal statistics. As a team that is deeply committed to data-driven excellence, this opportunity to connect, share expertise, and deep-dive into cutting-edge methodologies with fellow data nerds, industry peers, and thought leaders from across the federal landscape was an enriching experience. Here’s to continual learning, teamwork, and using data to drive meaningful impact across the federal statistical system! 🌐📊✨ #AGAssociates #FederalStatistics #FCSM2024 #DoDResearch #EmbraceChange #FocusOnImpact 

A-G Associates President & Co-Founder Chris Gonzalez, PMP was recently featured on Nick Schutt's Robots and Red Tape: AI and the Federal Government podcast! 🎙️ In the latest episode, "Entrepreneurship, AI, and GovCon with Chris Gonzalez," Chris dives deep into the contrasts between the civilian and defense sectors, exploring the transformative potential of #AI, especially in the government contracting world. He shares insights on how AI can be a game-changer for freeing up subject matter experts, suggesting ways to alleviate the administrative and compliance burdens that often slow down innovation in GovCon. 🎧 Tune in to this thought-provoking conversation, packed with valuable perspectives on AI’s societal impacts and the U.S. government's pivotal role in AI policy. https://lnkd.in/eP9Z8_-C #TeamAG #AGAssociates #ThoughtLeadership #EmbraceChange #FocusOnImpact #SME #AIAwareness #GovCon #Entrepreneurship

What are the risk and protective factors associated with the time it takes service members and their spouses to adjust post-deployment and do these factors vary by the spouse’s gender? A-G Associates’ Principal Researcher Sidra Montgomery, Ph.D. recently participated in a collaborative study using Millennium Cohort Family Study data and logistic regressions to explore whether spouse gender moderated risk and protective factors associated with post-deployment adjustment. The findings from this study were published in a co-authored article published in Military Psychology last week and demonstrate the importance of tailored military family support programs to address the needs of different populations of military spouses. As a part of #TeamAG’s DoD Research & Evaluation team, Sidra’s social science research on issues affecting military personnel, Veterans, and their families continues to shape important narratives regarding policy-relevant issues for gender parity and inclusion in the military. Congratulations to Sidra for #DrivingImpact through meaningful #ThoughtLeadership!   Click to read the full article:  https://lnkd.in/dqmKhXQD American Psychological Association, Division 19 - Society for Military Psychology #TeamAG #MentalHealthMatters #BehavioralHealth #PublicHealth #MiltaryServiceMembers #VeteranSuicidePrevention #EmbraceChange #FocusOnImpact #MilitaryPsychology

Today marks the start of Veteran Buddy Check Week, running from October 21-25, 2024! 🚨   This week is dedicated to strengthening peer-to-peer connections among Veterans, reducing isolation, and increasing access to vital VA resources. We honor the trust and bonds forged during service by encouraging Veterans and their families to take the #TalkToTen pledge. Reach out to 10 fellow Veterans—check in, catch up, and ensure they have the support they deserve.   At A-G Associates, our commitment to the well-being of Veterans extends beyond our work supporting the Military, Veteran, and Family (MVF) community. As an SDVOSB with almost half of our employees sharing a deep personal tie to the military-affiliated community, we understand the power of connection. This week, we encourage everyone to take just a few moments of time to reach out to someone who may need it. With just a phone call, a text, or a simple act of kindness, we can make a difference - and maybe even save a life. 💙   📞 If you or a Veteran you know needs immediate help, the Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7: Dial 988 then Press 1.   Learn more about Veteran Buddy Check Week and participate by signing the pledge: https://lnkd.in/eU3xitJ9   #VeteranBuddyCheckWeek #TalkToTen #VeteranSupport #988 #VeteranSuicidePrevention #AGAssociates

Kudos to #TeamAG's VP of Finance & Accounting Bruce Tackett for joining the speaker panel at today’s National Contract Management Association (NCMA)’s convening in Atlanta “Mastering Acquisitions: Navigating the Procurement Process." As a Contract Pricing Subject Matter Expert with years of experience in federal contract management leading complex cost/pricing analyses across the public sector, Bruce will lend his expertise on Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) best practices to support the professional growth and educational advancement of procurement and acquisition professionals looking to hone their skills as they navigate the complexities of the procurement process.  NCMA Atlanta   #NCMA2024 #ProcurementExcellence #AcquisitionSkills #IGCE

On #WorldMentalHealthDay today – and every day – A-G Associates is proud to work across disciplines to promote just, equitable, and impactful behavioral and #MentalHealth services by removing access barriers to care - particularly for vulnerable, at risk, and underserved populations. Whether we’re supporting the implementation of high-profile nationwide crisis support programs like the #988 Suicide Prevention Hotline; educating diverse audiences about the importance of judgment-free, compassionate crisis prevention, intervention, and postvention; enhancing the ability of SAMHSA grantee clinics in rural, suburban, and urban communities alike to positively impact the populations they serve by providing high quality behavioral health care, substance use disorder care, and wellness services for all people regardless of their ability to pay; and so much more… #TeamAG is living the mission to bring awareness to issues related to mental health, advance understanding, and expand vital resources for a healthier future. #AG #AGTeam #ProudToBeAG #EmbraceChange #FocusonImpact #HealthServices #Health #MentalHealth #BreaktheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone

Attending the American Evaluation Association's "Amplifying and Empowering Voices in Evaluation" conference in Portland, OR later this month? Evaluation 2024 brings together evaluators, research specialists, and program innovators from across disciplines to share fresh perspectives, best practices, use cases, and industry trends. The A-G Associates Research & Evaluation team will be sharing their insights about how #TeamAG partners with CCBHCs to drive data-driven change, improving behavioral health outcomes and tackling social determinants of health in an interactive roundtable discussion entitled "Challenges and Opportunities for Building Evaluation Capacity with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Grantees" on Friday, October 25th at 1:30 PM in Exhibit Hall A. Don’t miss it! 📝📊 Looking to connect with #TeamAG? Message Lizbeth Ericka Caceda, MEd., CHLC, RYT, Kristin Miller, Sarah Freedman, MSW, Tessa Adler, and Erica Jackson, MS. to schedule time to meet while there! #Evaluation #Research #Analytics #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #CCBHC #FocusOnImpact #EmpoweringChange #DataDriven  

A-G Associates is proud to announce a new sole source award from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Office of Hazardous Materials Safety! This new contract will leverage A-G's extensive expertise in curriculum development, multichannel training program design, learning materials development, and program evaluation for a new national safety training program to protect against the risks to life and property inherent in the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce by all transportation modes. We're thrilled to grow our partnership with DOT and look forward to expanding our deep work with the agency’s ongoing organizational advancement and workforce development efforts in new ways. Congrats to #TeamAG! Click to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eGTiy4si #ContractWin #SafetyFirst #HazmatSafety #WorkforceDevelopment #PHMSA #EmbraceChange #FocusOnImpact #PublicSafety #AGAssociates #MissionDriven