Mission Driven. Precision Built. Results Delivered.
Built on nearly 30 years of experience advancing America’s defense, diplomacy, and development priorities, we deliver data-driven, tech-enabled solutions that strengthen national security, drive economic growth, and expand global opportunity.
From fragile states to fast-moving markets, we bring clarity to complexity and turn strategy into measurable outcomes. Our work spans continents, but stays grounded in purpose. Whether we’re advising governments, scaling systems, or accelerating innovation, we deliver results that matter.
Rooted in the legacy of The QED Group, Q2IMPACT is more than a name, it’s our commitment – to quantified results and qualified impact – and always mission-first.
Neelima Grover is an internationally recognized leader in data, artificial intelligence, and governance – known for transforming how institutions harness information to solve complex challenges and drive measurable change.
Born and raised in India and based in Washington, D.C., Neelima is the Founder and CEO of Q2IMPACT and Q2GLOBAL, the strategic evolution of The QED Group – an organization she launched in 1998 with a singular vision: to harness data for smarter, more effective decision-making. Nearly three decades later, she leads two global companies operating in over 90 countries, partnering with governments, multilateral institutions, and leading development organizations to deliver technology-powered, impact-driven solutions.
Under her leadership, Q2IMPACT has become a trusted implementer for the U.S. Government for nearly three decades, pioneering adaptive learning frameworks, AI-enabled capacity-building initiatives, and data ecosystems that deliver real-world results. Q2GLOBAL brings this same approach to non-U.S. partners – helping countries and communities around the world build resilient systems, enhance public service delivery, and embrace data-led innovation.
A strong advocate for responsible AI, ethical data use, and behavioral science, Neelima champions the use of AI for inclusive growth, national resilience, and human security. Her work spans initiatives like AI Centers of Excellence, small language model development, and policy frameworks to mitigate bias in large-scale AI systems.
From data strategy and institutional transformation to AI readiness and inclusive policymaking, Neelima Grover brings visionary leadership and practical experience to some of the world’s most pressing challenges – connecting global insights with local action.
Neelima is the recipient of numerous honors and awards throughout her professional career from organizations including News India, Entrepreneur Magazine, Brava Awards, Smart CEO, Moxie Award and has been featured in business leadership shows such as Executive Leaders Radio.
Neelima is a member of the Advisory Council of the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) and serves as Chair of the ISOA Women, Peace, and Security Committee. She is also a member of the External Advisory Board for the Data Science & Analytics program at Georgetown University and serves as a Mentor for Girls in Technology.
