{"id":31,"date":"2026-05-31T17:51:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T17:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/totesa.website\/student\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2026-05-31T18:27:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T18:27:16","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/njohnsummer26\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">My name is Nijah, I&#8217;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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Brief Overview On Internship Site<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"559\">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 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Angela D. Reddix<\/span><\/span>, 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.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"841\">Its Norfolk headquarters is located at <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">A Reddix &amp; Associates Inc<\/span><\/span><\/span> 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.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"684\"><strong>ARDX&#8217;s mission is:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"684\">\u201cTo improve the lives of our nation\u2019s population through the delivery of superior services to our customers in support of their missions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1036\">The organization seeks to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes, particularly for vulnerable and underserved populations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"n6my5e\" data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1048\">ARDX&#8217;s vision is:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1067\">\u201cTo empower customers with the expertise, resources, and innovative solutions necessary to deliver consistent, effective, and data-driven services to every American, every time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1484\">The company also aligns its work with the goals of <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Healthy People 2030<\/span><\/span>, promoting health equity and improved well-being across communities.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"nmyszr\" data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1510\">Goals and Objectives<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1541\">ARDX&#8217;s primary goals include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"2307\">\n<li data-section-id=\"112k5bb\" data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1691\">Improving healthcare quality, access, and efficiency through innovative consulting and technology solutions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rbpthl\" data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1833\">Helping government agencies and organizations navigate complex healthcare policies and regulations.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"boj4nw\" data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1959\">Advancing health equity and reducing disparities affecting underserved populations.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ublnf8\" data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2141\">Delivering data-driven, high-quality services that create measurable improvements in public health programs and organizational performance.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1919a0o\" data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2307\">Supporting communities through outreach, workforce development, and nonprofit initiatives focused on health and well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"7t7abp\" data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2324\">Core Values<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2370\">ARDX operates according to five core values:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2741\">\n<li data-section-id=\"zrspue\" data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2411\"><strong data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2387\">Integrity<\/strong> \u2013 honoring commitments.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"29ucfk\" data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2467\"><strong data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2428\">Innovation<\/strong> \u2013 using creativity to achieve results.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pw4ds8\" data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2547\"><strong data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2485\">Integration<\/strong> \u2013 incorporating clients&#8217; visions into planning and execution.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zca3yr\" data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2624\"><strong data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2567\">Individuality<\/strong> \u2013 recognizing the unique needs of clients and employees.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"h9nqni\" data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2741\"><strong data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2642\">Inspiration<\/strong> \u2013 maintaining motivation to deliver high-quality outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2995\">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.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2995\"><strong>Short Background Information On Preceptor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2995\">Nedra Commodore, PMP | BS Health and Human<br \/>\nServices<br \/>\n\u2022 Vice President, Quality &amp; Culture<br \/>\n\u2022 27 years of experience<br \/>\n\u2022 Project Management Professional (PMP)\u00ae<br \/>\n\u2022 CMMI Associate<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2995\"><strong>Resume:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1-mZ1WBmfRdGUmPBqGU-sX7URArSVjoNW\/view?usp=sharing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction My name is Nijah, I&#8217;m from a small country county by the name of Charles City located in Virginia. 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