About Go Culture
Our decades of workforce research and advisory with federal agencies and global enterprises led to the creation of TeamShield — an AI-enabled workforce risk mitigation platform that continuously detects hidden risks and equips leaders with actionable insights.
- U.S. Special Operations
- Healthcare systems
- Multinational operations
Practical
Committed
Insightful
Workforce Risk Mitigation is Mission Critical
Go Culture exists because unmanaged workforce risk isn’t just inconvenient — it can drive costly claims, erode trust, and disrupt long-term performance. That’s why we focus on risk prevention and resilience, giving leaders visibility into issues before they escalate.
It’s a mission rooted in the work of our co-founder, Dr. Carley Dodd, who began pioneering research into organizational risk and communication in 1977. Today, we carry that foundation forward with modern tools, AI-driven monitoring, and proven strategies that protect organizations where performance and compliance can’t be left to chance.
Mitigating Risk Across Decades
Transforming workplaces has been our mission for decades and counting
1984-1989: Dodd authors foundational research on workplace communication.
1990s: Leading research on how culture impacts organizational risk.
1999: Launches 25-year study of risk-prone behaviors and adaptability.
2005: Velten joins Dodd—scaling research to resilient organizations across 40+ countries.
2007-2012: Created some of the first assessments designed to identify workforce vulnerabilities across diverse organizations.
2017: Evolution into Go Culture—a consulting firm built to anticipate, surface, and mitigate workforce risks.
2020-2025: Developing AI-driven, real-time monitoring systems that align with operational and compliance needs.
Industries Trusting Our Risk-First Approach
Need evidence? These industries have trusted Go Culture’s unique blend of social science, technology, and leadership strategy:
U.S. Special Operations teams
Multinational manufacturers needing unity across multiple locations
Healthcare systems needing to improve their customer experience scores
Corporate teams navigating fast growth, high turnover, staffing goals, or harassment claims
Nonprofits and educational institutions
Government leaders needing to navigate an everchanging, specialized industry.
Advisors Trusted in High-Stakes Environments
Our team takes on the challenges of monitoring and mitigating workforce risks, so your leaders can focus on growth.
Connected to federal
contracting vehicles
Woman owned
Global perspective with headquarters in Texas
Our Team
Dr. Justin Velten
Co-Founder / CEO
Amelia Wren
M.A., Chief of Staff
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Jacie Lawson
PT, DPT, Process Efficiency Expert
Adrianne Miller
Insight Instigator
Amy Guthrie
Behavior Decoder
Laura Velten
M.A., People Experience Architect
Dr. Carley Dodd
Co-Founder / Legend
Dr. Lamia Zia
Culture & Communication Analyst
Maggie Joseph
Cohesion Catalyst
Mallory Mayne
LMSW, Chief Solutions Specialist
Alaina Head
Team Dynamics Expert
Marthe Durosier
Systems Effectiveness Thinker
Oscar Jackson
Cohesion Builder
Rachel Su
Workforce Story Collector
Dr. Rauf Arif
Human Systems Analyst
Dr. Samantha Lopez
Behavioral Change Guide
Vanessa Joyner
M.F.A., Employee Voice Champion
Whitney Lamonte
Team Synergy Scout
Connected to federal contracting vehicles
PerforMax³
Providing government and higher education with required workforce development and compliance tools
Seneca Strategic Partners
A Seneca Nation group company and Tribal 8(a) offering federal contracting expertise for complex government needs.
Chickasaw Nation Industries
A Tribal 8(a) delivering professional services and solutions across government and commercial sectors.
Our Risk Mitigation Ethos
Here’s our commitment to you:
Spot Hidden Risks Early
Continuous monitoring surfaces issues traditional tools miss.
Focus on Action, Not Data Dumps
Leaders get clear recommendations, not just dashboards and reports.
Protect Leaders’ Time
We only escalate when risks require attention — offloading day-to-day monitoring from executives.
We deliver a job well-done
We measure success by reduced claims, stabilized teams, and confident leaders — not just activity.
