About Us

About Mind Moves

Mind Moves LLC is a Washington DC-based, certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with a reputation for delivering innovation at the speed of trust.

We partner with organizations to drive technological progress, in the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on people working together with state-of-the-art systems to achieve strategic advantage and value creation.

We apply a structured methodology and holistic approach to change management that is backed by industry credentials and decades of real-world experience.

Mission

The mission of Mind Moves Consulting is to effectively transition organizations and people through complex digital transformation.

Vision

Our vision is a sustainable future where organizations design and develop technology with greater purpose to benefit stakeholders, shareholders, and society.

We achieve this mission and vision through:

Our passion and commitment to creating a sustainable future,
The dedicated efforts of projects and clients aligned with our core values.
A structured, holistic and human-centered approach, and
Collaboration with diverse stakeholders to design, build, and implement solutions that transform and inspire.

We are hiring!

We are offering a unique opportunity for a Government Opportunity Analyst Contractor to collaborate with our team. If you have a background in federal contracting and want to apply your expertise to values-driven AI projects in the public sector, this may be a great fit.

This independent contract role (1099, DC Metro/Remote, ~80 hrs/month, $60-75/hr) involves oversight of contract research, compliance and execution across agencies like NIH, EPA, and the Library of Congress.

Our Values

Integrity

Integrity is the foundation of our consultancy. We conduct ourselves with honesty, transparency, and professionalism. We uphold ethical practices and maintain the highest standards of integrity in our work, interactions, and decision-making processes. Trust and integrity are at the core of our client relationships, and we aim to be a trusted partner throughout the AI transformation journey.

Continuous Learning

AI is a rapidly evolving field, and we embrace a culture of continuous learning. We are dedicated to staying at the forefront of AI advancements, biomedical and commercial industry trends, and best practices. Our consultants engage in ongoing professional development, attend conferences, and participate in research activities to expand their knowledge and deliver cutting-edge solutions to our clients.

Triple Bottom Line

We recognize the essential role of AI in creating sustainable value for stakeholders, shareholders, and society. We advocate for ethical and responsible AI practices, ensuring fairness, privacy, and inclusivity in our solutions for our clients and the people – employees, customers, patients, etc. – they serve. We actively engage in initiatives that promote AI education and accessibility to create a more inclusive and equitable AI landscape.

Leadership

Nicole Sroka

Founder and CEO

Nicole Sroka leads wide-scale people adoption for responsible Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation. Nicole founded Mind Moves to solve for the human side of complex transitions in the areas of organizational development, process, technology, culture, and environmental sustainability. She advises corporations and government using innovative strategies and technical approaches.

Our Team

Daniel Berhane

AI/ML Engineer

Aparna Ghosh

Analyst

Jakob Grimmius

Data Scientist

Lucy Jacobson

DecSecOps Engineer

Alex Marr

Engineering Lead

Stephanie Morrison, MPH

Health Communication Expert

Nabiha Naqvie

Data Science Enthusiast

Sarah Noyes

Change Manager, Recruiter and Behavioral Mapper

Amit Patel

Strategist, Transformer, Trusted Advisor

Melanie Penagos

AI Policy Specialist

Vladimir Rife

Machine Learning Engineer

Zuzu Sarhan

Project Administrator and Agile Support

Dr. James Shanahan

Solution Architect

Cate Urban

Story Teller and Content Curator

Julia Vasenina

Senior Graphic Designer

Our Clients

Testimonials

From startups to large corporations, here is what people say about us.

“Nicole truly has a gift for leading change. I’ve personally seen her in action — developing a solid plan and employing creative tactics to help people easily adopt the change. She was polite yet persistent with the leadership team, demonstrating a keen understanding of how that team could make an impact.”

“Thank you for conducting the Change Management workshop with our Professional Services team. We all learned something new and valuable when it comes to communicating change with our customers and prospects.”

“Dr. Shanahan is a recognized expert in the rapidly evolving fields of big data and artificial intelligence. He has been pivotal in shaping the next generation of engineers As a leader, I especially valued how he challenged both individual contributors and executives to build true AI muscle memory—rather than settling for an "intellectual suntan."

“Nicole Sroka is an extraordinary consultant and dynamic strategist. Nicole had excellent rational capacities which helped us forecast cost, make intelligent choices, and feel confident in what we could accomplish. She organized others with tremendous energy, effectiveness and good humor.”

“Nicole has been a significant asset in getting our communications up and running, helping us stay on top of decision-making and ramping up SME engagement.”

“Augmenting strategy with experience, she outlined a clear plan for improving marketing, sales, and ongoing performance measurement. Above all, Nicole listened carefully and performed the necessary market research to ensure her proposed ideas were credible.”