About Nine Alpha (9α)
Where data intelligence meets operational excellence — transforming insight into execution for high-stakes environments.
Why So Many Transformation Leaders Quietly Rely on 9α
Nine Alpha is the fusion of data intelligence and operational efficiency. We unite Nine Alpha Data — AI, analytics, and foresight — with Nine Alpha Ops — operational systems that think — to help organizations lead through insight.
Our core mission is turning information into intelligent action that improves efficiency, profitability, and resilience. We serve two primary audiences: private regulated industries (healthcare, insurance, financial services) and federal/public-sector agencies (public health, justice, defense, labor).
Private Sector
- • Healthcare providers and payers
- • Insurance and insurtech
- • Banks, MDIs, CDFIs, and credit unions
Federal & Public Sector
- • Public health and behavioral health agencies
- • Justice, safety, and community programs
- • Defense health and veterans agencies
Our Story
Nine Alpha was founded to serve organizations operating in high-stakes, highly regulated environments — where decisions, compliance, and efficiency all matter. We work in industries where data is abundant but insight is scarce, and where operational excellence isn't optional.
Our approach combines intelligent automation, AI and analytics, data governance, health and substance use policy expertise, and training and technical assistance for national programs. Our vision: to be the most trusted partner for enterprise transformation, known for measurable impact and leadership through data.
Intelligent Automation
Digital workflow automation and process redesign for high-stakes environments.
AI, Analytics & Data Governance
Predictive analytics, machine learning, and data platforms that drive decisions.
Health & Substance Use Policy Expertise
Deep knowledge in public health policy, substance use prevention, and behavioral health.
Training & Technical Assistance
National training programs and TA centers for public health and behavioral health.
Frederick McCullough
Founder & CEO
Frederick McCullough brings 25+ years of experience in management and IT consulting, with expertise spanning strategy, operations, software engineering, data analytics, and M&A. His career has focused on helping organizations in public health, behavioral health, and financial services navigate complex challenges and achieve operational excellence.
Meet Our Team
The experts behind Nine Alpha's data intelligence and operational excellence.
Management
John Dodd
Data Management Lead
Data
Catherine Barden
Director of Health Policy
Director Health Policy – Practice Lead
Sarah Young
Records Management Lead
Records Management
Staff
David Williams
Health Science Director
Dr. Health Science
Jon White
Justice Systems Analyst
Analyst Justice
Debra Watson
Justice Systems Analyst
Analyst Justice
Lindsey Turco
Public Health Program Manager
Public Health Manager
Carson Banks
Business Intelligence Analyst
Data and Business Intelligence
Nabiul Hassan
Accessibility Compliance Specialist
Accessibility Compliance
Advisory
Richard Shepherd
Strategic Finance Advisor
Strategy & Finance
Robert Smith
Accounting Advisor
Accounting
Technical Assistance Center Expertise
Nine Alpha has extensive experience supporting national-style Technical Assistance Centers for public health, with deep focus on health policy, alcohol and substance use policy, and training and technical assistance delivery.
Our TAC work combines subject matter expertise with technical delivery capabilities — helping federal programs reach thousands of practitioners across states and territories through webinars, curricula, one-on-one TA, and data-informed capacity building.
Community & Platforms
Nine Alpha supports workforce transitions and public-sector professionals navigating change through HelpGovEmployees.com — a platform dedicated to helping government employees explore career paths, upskilling opportunities, and workforce transformation.
This reflects our commitment that investing in people is as critical as modernizing systems.
Certifications & Differentiators
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