About Us
Built by experts in workplace culture and powered by AI, we help organizations turn insight into action, and people into performance.
At Workplace Data Center, we believe the best workplaces don’t happen by accident, they’re built with intention, insight, and heart. That’s where we come in. Our modern, easy-to-use platform gives leaders the tools they need to understand what’s really happening inside their organization, what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next.
We move fast, not just to diagnose problems, but to spark meaningful change that brings people together and fuels trust and performance. Employees connect with us because we’re real, relational at every level, and committed to helping them thrive. Our team of experts, including PhD-level designers behind our proprietary assessments, has guided hundreds of organizations toward stronger culture, higher retention, and measurable impact. In the end, we’re not the heroes, your people are. We just help them shine.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Cathy Light, Founder & CEO
Serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in leadership development, culture transformation, and modern workplace solutions. Founder of performance-driven companies including Leadership Balance®, Assessment Leaders, and Winning Teams Win, and trusted by top-tier organizations worldwide. The visionary force behind Workplace Data Center’s integrated model, blending assessments, technology, and leadership accountability to drive measurable impact.
Andrew Laudato, Board Advisor, Strategy,
Tech & Ops
COO of The Vitamin Shoppe with deep expertise in operations, digital transformation, and enterprise systems. Former CIO and EVP of Operations, known for leading multimillion-dollar technology deployments and complex platform integrations. Author of Fostering Innovation: How to Build an Amazing IT Team, and a strategic advisor on technical scalability, integration, and operational excellence to support rapid market growth.
Dr. Mark Tuggle, PhD
Dr. Tuggle, PhD, is the co-architect of our proprietary assessment tools and brings over 25 years of expertise in leadership development, organizational strategy, and behavioral science. Holding a PhD in Organizational Leadership, he has advised Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and high-growth startups, helping leaders align behavior with strategy and build high-performing cultures. Since 2016, he has partnered with CEO Cathy Light to deliver data-driven insights that translate into measurable results. At Workplace Data Center, Dr. Tuggle leads executive debriefs, crafts strategic summaries, and consults with leadership teams to drive alignment, growth, and lasting impact.
Sarah Zammit Testa, Chief Marketing Officer
A powerhouse in modern B2B and brand marketing, Sarah brings over 20 years of experience driving award-winning campaigns and building high-performance demand engines. With a background spanning both enterprise and startup environments, she specializes in digital strategy, brand positioning, content marketing, and product launches. Sarah excels at translating complex HR tech solutions into compelling messaging that resonates with decision-makers. She leads brand growth, customer acquisition, partner activation, and the development of scalable marketing systems, combining creativity, execution speed, and strategic clarity to power our go-to-market success.
Burl Johnson V, Fractional IT & Security Lead
A seasoned technology strategist, our Digital Vault Keeper provides fractional expertise in cybersecurity, IT systems, and data protection. With years of experience supporting startups, SaaS platforms, and compliance-driven environments, he ensures secure access, system integrity, and platform reliability. His oversight guarantees that Workplace Data Center operates with enterprise-grade security, building client trust from day one.
Some of Our Amazing Clients
