Built on a quarter-century of innovation and excellence, Q2IMPACT represents the next chapter in The QED Group story.
At Q2IMPACT, our commitment to excellence is unwavering. We deliver transformative, results-driven solutions that not only inspire progress but also safeguard American interests, promote economic growth, and reinforce national security. From our humble beginnings to our current role as a global leader, we continue to drive impactful change that keeps America safer, stronger, and more prosperous on the world stage.
Rooted in this dynamic history, we leverage cutting-edge technology, data-driven insight, and strategic expertise to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. Our organization has fostered emerging leaders, inspired new organizations to drive change, and developed innovative tools that today are enhancing resource effectiveness and innovation on a global scale.
The name Q2IMPACT reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering measurable results grounded in American excellence and enterprise. By combining the analytical precision of quantification with the depth of qualification, our dual-lens approach to these two Q’s ensures solutions that safeguard American interests, strengthen economic competitiveness, and promote national security.
MISSION DRIVEN.
It's not a description,
it's our declaration.
Every decision we make, every strategy we create, every solution we deliver is rooted in our unwavering commitment to advancing meaningful change.
Being MISSION DRIVEN means looking beyond the numbers — embracing innovation, empowering communities, and driving sustainable, measurable global outcomes. It's more than our Tagline; it’s the heartbeat of who we are and why we do what we do every day.
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Proven Expertise: A quarter century of delivering practical, evidence-based solutions that are strengthening America’s Defense, Development, and Diplomacy efforts.
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Data-Driven Decision Making: Harnessing AI and advanced analytics, we provide actionable insights that support U.S. priorities and drive new business opportunities.
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Agility and Responsiveness: Our adaptive approach ensures swift, effective responses to shifting geopolitical and economic landscapes, keeping pace with rapid global changes.
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Commitment to Results: We measure success through clear, measurable outcomes that enhance America’s global leadership and influence.
At Q2IMPACT, we don’t respond to change,
we define it.
Neelima Grover
Founder and CEO
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.