Each year, VMG proudly partners with Meals on Wheels Atlanta to assemble meal boxes filled with essential food items for seniors and community members facing food insecurity….


“Solutions Made Simple” is more than just a slogan; it is our mission. We create the most efficient ways to approach challenges and achieve the goals of our clients. We stay on top of the details, so our clients can focus on the big picture. We are here to improve your organization and make your life simpler.
Our vision is to give organizations rapid access to expert teams that help refine operations, strengthen policies, and improve programs.
Whether designing a new product, changing a process, or solving a problem, we use a proven, systematic approach for every client. We begin by spending time with our client to obtain a clear understanding of the scope of the engagement, as well as any problems or challenges, and the desired outcomes. We then develop a detailed project plan to ensure transparency and accountability. Our experienced professionals implement the plan with constant client engagement and performance monitoring.
We are proud of our work, our employees, and our clients. We take responsibility for what we do and celebrate our successes together.
We support our employees so they can most effectively support our clients. We prioritize taking care of our team members, empowering them to achieve their goals professionally.
We value a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints as essential to effective problem-solving.
We embrace new ideas and challenge assumptions to drive progress.
We strive to create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and respected.
We believe the best outcomes come from working together with openness and mutual respect.
Founder and CEO
Melanie Cook currently serves as CEO of Veritas Management Group (VMG), and also leads ASAP Talent Services, a nationally recognized executive recruiting firm and Forbes 2023 Best Executive Recruiting Firm.
She is a dynamic C-suite executive, former SEC corporate attorney, and accomplished management consultant with over 20 years of experience in both corporate and federal government sectors. Melanie has served in high-impact roles with a Wall Street investment bank, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a global IT consulting firm.
A graduate of Spelman College and Harvard Law School, Melanie is a respected voice in Atlanta’s business community. She was named an Equilar/NASDAQ Top 50 Diverse Board Candidate and a 2024 Southeast finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® award.
She currently serves on the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship board at Georgia College and State University and the Harvard Law School Black Alumni Network. Her previous board service includes Georgia College and State University, the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health Community Advisory Board, Community Health Charities of Georgia, the National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter, and the Fulton County Land Bank Authority (Chairperson).
Melanie is a co-author of Business Success Secrets, an honest, raw, and real look at some of the best-kept entrepreneurial secrets. Business Success Secrets is now a best seller on the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Seller lists.
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Whether you're launching a new initiative, scaling impact, or navigating change, we’re here to collaborate. Let’s explore how our team can support your goals—through strategic partnerships, tailored services, and innovative solutions.