Meet The Team

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MEET THE TEAM
AGL & Associates is comprised of a team that’s passionate about what they do. Each professional brings a unique element to the organization ranging from expertise in data analysis, learning and development, business development, change management, strategic planning, and more.

SHAMIT Y PATEL, MSc
Founder , Managing Director
Shamit has over 7 years of business development experience, with a passion and ambition to disrupt the consulting arena with AGL & Associates. MS in Applied Psychology, I/O PhD student at USC.
JAMES M HUGHES, MSc
Organizational Scientist
As an I/O Psychology PhD student, James specializes in understanding the intersections between research methods, employee health and production, and the virtual workplace.
TERESA TRAN
Data Science
Specializing in Organizational Development and Market Research, Teresa brings skilled knowledge to the team. MS in Applied Psychology, University of Southern California and BA double major in Economics and Corporate Communications, Baylor University.
MAUREEN ROWLAND
Learning and Development
Coming Soon.
NATALIE V. LENTZ
Operations
Over the past decade Natalie has coached many organizations through rapid change and leadership transition, while focusing on efficiency & strategic growth. BA in Humanistic Psychology, MS in Applied Psychology.
MELISSA L. MUSSO
Webmaster
With an eye for creativity and design, Melissa joins AGL & Associates in Digital Development. She is currently pursing online courses in front end Web Design.
ANDREW CHRISTIANSEN
Business Development
Andrew’s area of expertise is Market Research, Consumer Segmentation, Brand Equity & Awareness. USC B.A. in Political Science, Chinese Minor, Business Finance Minor / USC M.S. in Applied Psychology.
CATHERINE BAUTISTA
Data Science
Catherine specializes in Consumer Psychology and Market Research. Master's of Applied Psychology, University of Southern California and BA in Psychology, Mount Saint Mary's University.
CHINARA DeGROSS
Competitive Intelligence
Chinara is an expert in Data Science, Change Management, and Strategic communication. BA Psychology, MS Instructional Design, MS Applied Psychology, Prosci-Certified Change Practitioner and Trainer.