About Us
Our Beginning
In 2016, Michealle Gady, JD, founded Atrómitos, LLC to balance the responsibilities of parenthood with a meaningful career dedicated to improving the human condition, uplifting individuals and their communities, and enhancing overall well-being.
After decades of experience in health law and policy across both government and corporate sectors, Michealle envisioned a consulting firm built on the core principles of authentic collaboration and seamless integration of traditional silos. This framework empowers team members and client partners to trust their insights and boldly challenge the status quo, driving the development of inventive solutions to problems, both big and small.
Our name, Atrómitos, means “fearless” in Greek, embodying the spirit of our Founder, President & CEO, and reflecting what we do: providing wise guidance and strategic support that inspire our partners to step out of their comfort zones and exceed their goals.
We are a fully virtual, woman-owned boutique consulting firm certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Our clients gain unparalleled access to senior-level, cross-disciplinary experts who understand the complexities of the constantly evolving health and human services landscape. We pride ourselves on delivering novel, yet practical strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs, goals, and budget.
Our Fearless Approach
Unwavering Courage
We face difficult and complex challenges that others avoid. Inspired by the fierce determination of the lioness in our logo, we relentlessly break down barriers to create new pathways for growth and success.
Shared Wisdom
Our multi-disciplinary expertise, combined with our clients’ invaluable lived experience and local insights, shapes every aspect of our work. We believe in the power of shared knowledge, knowing that informed leaders make better decisions.
Autonomous Empowerment
Our true success lies in the independence and long-term sustainability of our partner clients. Our team works diligently to ensure your organization continues to thrive well after our collaboration ends.
Genuine Partnership
We don’t dictate your path; instead, we work with your past and present struggles and triumphs to develop a blueprint for your organization’s future. Your vision, values, and aspirations are central to our process, ensuring our recommendations match your specific goals and overall mission.
Silo Integration
Health and human service providers achieve greater impact when they work together. Cross-functional teams within organizations also achieve better results when they collaborate. We break down silos and build connections to create a cooperative environment where obstacles are overcome and goals are reached.
Lasting Impact
We are committed to leaving a lasting impact on our partners and their constituents. Every client engagement is driven by our unwavering commitment to inspire lasting, positive change for organizations and the individuals and communities they serve. Together, we can build a legacy of enduring progress.
Meet Our Fearless Team
Michealle Gady, JD
Founder, President & CEO
Michealle Gady, JD, is Founder, President, and CEO of Atrómitos, LLC. She takes more than 25 years of experience in health law and policy, program design and implementation, value-based care, and change management and puts it to work for Atrómitos’ clients who are working to succeed during this time of dramatic transformation within the U.S. healthcare system. The words most often used to describe her are, “She gets things done.”
Michealle fully understands the intricate process of turning policy into law and the need to balance competing forces to succeed. She has been intimately involved in creating and passing major healthcare laws, including the Affordable Care Act, as Health Counsel to a senior Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee. She honed her ability to think strategically and creatively in roles with healthcare policy and advocacy organizations such as Families USA and the Medicare Rights Center, and she has shared that expertise as Adjunct Faculty at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She brings these skills to all of Atrómitos’ clients.
Michealle earned her Juris Doctor, with a Certificate in Health Law, from the Quinnipiac University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Services from Springfield College. She is admitted to the Connecticut Bar. Outside of leading the Atrómitos team, she hosts The Atrómitos Way podcast, has served as a board member for nonprofits including the Cape Fear Literacy Council, A Safe Place, and the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank, and is a member of the American Health Law Association.
Kate McNulty, MA, CHC
Principal
Kate offers experience providing leadership and growth opportunities for clinical and educational programs for diverse healthcare systems. Kate’s experience with corporate healthcare compliance and healthcare research compliance heightens her ability to streamline internal policy and procedure and ensure commitment to ethical practices. Kate earned her master’s degree in American History from Trinity College and her bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Connecticut.