Halima Ahmadi Montecalvo, PhD, Mph
About Halima Ahmadi Montecalvo, PhD, Mph
Halima Ahmadi Montecalvo, PhD, MPH, serves as the Senior Director of Research and Evaluation at Unite Us, where she focuses on advancing health equity through policy development and research methodologies. She has an extensive background in epidemiology and community health, with experience in various research roles and academic positions.
Current Role at Unite Us
Halima Ahmadi Montecalvo serves as the Senior Director of Research and Evaluation at Unite Us since 2021. In this role, she focuses on advancing health equity through policy development and research methodologies. Her work involves evaluating programs and initiatives that aim to improve health outcomes in underserved communities.
Educational Background
Halima Ahmadi Montecalvo holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social and Behavioral Sciences from West Virginia University. She also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Epidemiology and Community Health from Brown University. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology and Psychology from Hollins University.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current position, Halima worked in various roles that contributed to her expertise in research and evaluation. She was a Research Associate at West Virginia University from 2013 to 2016, a Senior Research Scientist at Development Services Group from 2017 to 2018, and the Director of Research and Evaluation at Sigma Health Consulting, LLC from 2018 to 2021. Her experience spans multiple organizations and includes significant roles in research and policy.
Research and Evaluation Expertise
Halima specializes in community-based participatory research and social epidemiology. She possesses skills in both qualitative and quantitative data analysis, which she applies to strategic planning and facilitation. Her work has supported contracts with federal agencies, including the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability and Employment Policy and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Teaching and Academic Involvement
In addition to her research role, Halima has been an Adjunct Professor at Stratford University since 2017. In this capacity, she contributes to the education of future professionals in the field of public health and related disciplines, sharing her expertise in research methodologies and health equity.