About Us
Applied Development is an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded on the belief that everyone has unique skills and talents to offer, they just need a chance to share their brilliance in the workplace. This belief drives our commitment to helping our clients ensure people of all abilities have opportunities to work and communicate effectively.
Services that Reflect Our Core Values
Our Reasonable Accommodation services, including sign language interpretation, Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART), and Section 508 Compliance services empower us to put this commitment into action. Our Strategic Communications services help public and private sector clients effectively communicate to key stakeholders and develop and implement innovative and data driven marketing and outreach campaigns.
Delivering Exceptional Client Services
Our clients include:
- Department of Defense
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service
- U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
- U.S. Department of State
Our Values
At Applied Development, our core values of Delight the Customer, Yearn to Learn, Relationships Matter, Serve Enthusiastically, and Accountable are the foundation for everything we do, from the decisions we make every day, to the clients we work with, to how we build our team of dedicated and passionate professionals.
We believe in the power of curiosity and understand the many benefits of investing in our team’s professional and personal growth and giving back to the communities where we live and work. Our commitment to prioritizing work/life integration, employee mental health and well-being, and psychological safety ensures all of our team members are empowered to share their brilliance and feel a true sense of belonging.
Embrace the customers’ mission as your own. Understand & anticipate their wants & needs. Go above & beyond.
Finding joy in what we do. Bringing purposeful energy & positivity to every task, going above & beyond enthusiastically.
Building confidence through genuine care, consistent communication, & mutual respect.
Opening our minds
to new opportunities.
Embracing curiosity from all sources. Fostering growth by removing barriers from our mindset.
Follow through. Take ownership with integrity. Deliver on intentions & commitments while learning from every outcome.