About

Introduction

My name is Nijah, I’m from a small country county by the name of Charles City located in Virginia. My major is Health Service Administration with a minor in Management. My favorite hobbies are gardening, kayaking, and hanging out with friends and family.

Brief Overview On Internship Site

ARDX is a Norfolk-based healthcare management and technology consulting firm that works primarily with government agencies, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations. Founded in 2006 by Angela D. Reddix, the company focuses on areas such as health policy, health equity, population health, healthcare technology, data analytics, and program management. ARDX is employee-owned (ESOP) and has earned quality certifications including CMMI Level 5 and ISO 9001:2015.

Its Norfolk headquarters is located at A Reddix & Associates Inc on West 21st Street. In 2022, the company announced a $2.4 million expansion in Norfolk, including the creation of a Health Equity division and at least 15 new jobs.

ARDX’s mission is:

“To improve the lives of our nation’s population through the delivery of superior services to our customers in support of their missions.”

The organization seeks to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes, particularly for vulnerable and underserved populations.

ARDX’s vision is:

“To empower customers with the expertise, resources, and innovative solutions necessary to deliver consistent, effective, and data-driven services to every American, every time.”

The company also aligns its work with the goals of Healthy People 2030, promoting health equity and improved well-being across communities.

Goals and Objectives

ARDX’s primary goals include:

  • Improving healthcare quality, access, and efficiency through innovative consulting and technology solutions.
  • Helping government agencies and organizations navigate complex healthcare policies and regulations.
  • Advancing health equity and reducing disparities affecting underserved populations.
  • Delivering data-driven, high-quality services that create measurable improvements in public health programs and organizational performance.
  • Supporting communities through outreach, workforce development, and nonprofit initiatives focused on health and well-being.

Core Values

ARDX operates according to five core values:

  • Integrity – honoring commitments.
  • Innovation – using creativity to achieve results.
  • Integration – incorporating clients’ visions into planning and execution.
  • Individuality – recognizing the unique needs of clients and employees.
  • Inspiration – maintaining motivation to deliver high-quality outcomes.

In summary, ARDX is a Norfolk-based consulting firm whose mission is to improve lives through healthcare and technology solutions, with a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, health equity, and public service.

Short Background Information On Preceptor

Nedra Commodore, PMP | BS Health and Human
Services
• Vice President, Quality & Culture
• 27 years of experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP)®
• CMMI Associate

Resume:

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