EnCompass LLC

What EnCompass LLC does

EnCompass LLC is a women-owned professional services consulting firm headquartered in Boyds, Maryland, founded in 1998 by Anatasia (Tessie) Tzavaras Catsambas. The firm operates as a virtual organization with a global network of experts and delivers integrated consulting across four service areas: Human Capital & Workforce Development; Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL); Open Innovation & Knowledge Exchange; and Program Management & Operational Support. Its methodology is anchored in Appreciative Inquiry and a proprietary Data Analysis, Integration, and Synthesis (DAIS) workshop framework, codified in published works including 'Reframing Evaluation Through Appreciative Inquiry' (2006) and 'Evaluation Management' (2024).

The company's core product is the EnCompass Learning Center (ELC), an online platform delivering interactive courses in evaluation, change management, leadership, and artificial intelligence. Its most recent product launch is the 'AI for the Federal Workforce' three-track series (AI Basics, AI for Leaders, AI for Acquisition Professionals), developed in partnership with ArtForm Agency and aligned with America's AI Action Plan. Delivery modes include virtual instructor-led training via ZoomGov and WebEx, in-person workshops, coaching, and blended learning.

EnCompass generates revenue through professional services contracts and learning program sales. Its primary clients are U.S. federal agencies (USAID, USPTO, Department of State, Department of Commerce, HHS), foundations (MacArthur, Gates), multilateral organizations (WFP, WHO, UN Women), NGOs, and a small set of corporate clients. The firm accesses U.S. federal work through two contract vehicles — GSA MAS-PSC (2019-2029) and GSA OASIS+ (2024-2034) — and accesses UN work through Long-Term Agreements with WFP and WHO. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are scoped per project and contract vehicle.

Name

EnCompass LLC

Legal name

EnCompass LLC

Website

https://encompassworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EnCompass LLC is a women-owned professional services consulting firm delivering evaluation, workforce development, open innovation, and program management services to U.S. federal agencies, multilateral organizations, foundations, and NGOs across 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Services Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Workforce eLearning Modules (EDAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

M&A HR Advisory (Due Diligence, Integration, Carve-outs) (BPACAJAL)

Keywords

• Professional services consulting
• Workforce development training
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Learning program design
• Organizational change management

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional Services Consulting: EnCompass generates revenue through professional services consulting engagements including workforce development, monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, and program management. Services are delivered through government contract vehicles, direct contracts, and long-term agreements with foundations and multilateral organizations.
2. Learning and Development Programs: The EnCompass Learning Center (ELC) provides training programs in evaluation, change management, leadership, and AI. Programs are offered virtually through platforms like ZoomGov and WebEx for government clients.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EnCompass LLC is a women-owned professional services consulting firm delivering integrated solutions across four service areas: Human Capital & Workforce Development, Monitoring Evaluation Research & Learning (MERL), Open Innovation & Knowledge Exchange, and Program Management & Operational Support. Through its EnCompass Learning Center (ELC), the firm delivers training programs in evaluation, change management, leadership, and artificial intelligence. Services are grounded in Appreciative Inquiry methodology and delivered to government agencies, foundations, multilateral organizations, nonprofits, and businesses across 70+ countries.

Product overview

EnCompass LLC is a women-owned professional services consulting firm operating as a single unified offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company delivers integrated solutions through four core service areas: Human Capital & Workforce Development, Monitoring Evaluation Research & Learning (MERL), Open Innovation & Knowledge Exchange, and Program Management & Operational Support. The primary product offering is the EnCompass Learning Center (ELC), which houses multiple training program tracks including the AI for the Federal Workforce series (developed with ArtForm partner), Evaluation courses, and Change Management & Leadership courses. These learning programs are delivered virtually through platforms such as ZoomGov and WebEx for government clients. The company also publishes books on evaluation and appreciative inquiry methodologies authored by its leadership. All services are grounded in Appreciative Inquiry and strengths-based approaches, serving governments, foundations, multilateral organizations, nonprofits, and businesses across more than 70 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EnCompass Learning Center (ELC): A division within EnCompass that creates spaces where people and organizations learn, grow, and thrive through evidence-based practice with experiential learning.
• DAIS (Data Analysis, Integration, and Synthesis)

Products and services

• EnCompass Learning Center (ELC) A professional learning platform delivering interactive online courses in evaluation, change management, leadership, and artificial intelligence for government agencies, foundations, and organizations globally. Combines evidence-based practice with experiential learning.
• AI for the Federal Workforce Training Series A three-track training program (AI Basics, AI for Leaders, AI for Acquisition Professionals) developed in partnership with ArtForm, equipping federal workers to understand and responsibly use AI tools. Delivered in-person, virtually, or hybrid.
• Evaluation Courses Courses covering Appreciative Evaluation, AI Policies and Responsible Use of AI, Evaluation Management, Facilitating Evaluation, Practical Applications of AI in Evaluation, and Qualitative Research Methods.
• Change Management & Leadership Courses Training programs including Leading through Change, Managing Conflict, Managing Difficult Conversations, Talk Like TED, and Leading Effective Virtual Teams.
• Human Capital & Workforce Development Services Consulting services including workforce strategy, planning, role and competency frameworks, career pathways, reskilling and upskilling initiatives, leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational transformation.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) Services Services encompassing performance monitoring systems, independent evaluations, applied research, learning agendas, M&E capacity-strengthening, mixed-methods evaluations, outcome harvesting, and network analysis.
• Open Innovation & Knowledge Exchange Services Services including facilitation of learning communities, knowledge management, communications support, innovation ecosystem development, challenges, prize competitions, and acceleration programs.
• Program Management & Operational Support Services Tailored program management, PMO-lite solutions, grants and compliance oversight, and operational support including surge staffing and logistics.
• Publications & Thought Leadership Books and resources authored by EnCompass leaders including 'Reframing Evaluation Through Appreciative Inquiry' and 'Evaluation Management: How to Commission Evaluations that Matter'.

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ArtForm AgencycoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership bringing together EnCompass's dynamic, results-focused training methods with ArtForm's robust AI subject matter expertise. Together they deliver the 'AI for the Federal Workforce' series providing just-in-time learning solutions for federal professionals. The collaboration delivers courses across three tracks: AI Basics, AI for Leaders, and AI for Acquisition Professionals, available in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
• U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnCompass holds multiple GSA contract vehicles providing preferred access to federal clients. GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS-PSC) Contract Number 47QRAA19D00BV (2019-2029) covers Professional Services including Program Evaluation Services. GSA OASIS+ (2024-2034) covers Management and Advisory & Technical and Engineering Domains.
• World Food Programme (WFP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-Term Agreement for Learning Program Design and Development with United Nations World Food Programme, supporting the agency's mission to achieve zero hunger globally through staff development programs.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-Term Agreement for the Provision of Evaluation Services for the WHO Evaluation Office, providing monitoring and evaluation expertise to support WHO's global health mission.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ICF International: Large publicly-traded federal consulting firm with substantial international development, health, and learning practices — overlaps EnCompass in workforce/learning and MERL but operates at much greater scale across many verticals.
• RTI International: Nonprofit research institute with a large international development group doing MEL, health systems strengthening, and education — comparable in USAID-funded MEL and evaluation work, but much larger and more diversified.
• Mathematica: Large policy research and evaluation firm serving federal agencies and foundations, comparable in MEL and applied research, but with broader health, education, and social-program portfolios.
• Abt Associates: Major federal/international consulting and research firm with extensive USAID contracts in health, governance, and MEL. Directly comparable in evaluation services but operates at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• DAI: Global development company with strong USAID portfolio spanning governance, economic growth, and program management. Comparable in donor-funded consulting, MEL, and capacity-strengthening offerings.
• Chemonics International: One of the largest USAID implementing partners, deeply comparable in international development consulting, workforce capacity building, and MEL services — a much larger but functionally similar peer.
• Management Systems International (MSI): Mid-size U.S. firm specializing in monitoring, evaluation, and learning for USAID and other donors. Directly comparable to EnCompass in client base (USAID, foundations), service mix (MERL, capacity building), and contract-vehicle dependence.
• Dexis Consulting Group: Federal and international development consulting firm of similar size, with comparable USAID, democracy/governance, and MEL practice areas; similar mid-market positioning and government-contracting profile.
• Banyan Global: Women-owned international development consulting firm serving USAID and foundations with gender-focused, MEL, and capacity-building services — closely comparable in size, ownership profile, and donor-client mix.

Others

• Pact: International development NGO working with USAID and foundations on capacity development, MEL, and grants management — overlapping with EnCompass in donor-funded capacity building, though operating primarily as an implementing partner rather than a consulting firm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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