Halima Ahmadi-Montecalvo

About Halima Ahmadi-Montecalvo

My work centers on a comprehensive view of healthcare, one that goes beyond clinical treatment to addressing the social factors that drive and determine whether people thrive or merely get by. Decades of leading data-driven population health initiatives has taught me this: the interventions that create lasting change happen where healthcare meets social care. At Unite Us, I don’t just advocate for addressing health-related social needs like access to affordable and stable housing, nutritious foods, reliable transportation, and personal safety, I prove their financial and social value, quantifying how these fundamental resources transform health outcomes at scale. My training as a social and behavioral scientist, combined with 20 years advising federal agencies (VA, HRSA, SAMHSA, CDC) and national health organizations, means I bring genuine domain authority to every conversation. As a sought-after global advisor and speaker, I shape policy conversations and strategic initiatives across continents, helping governments, health systems, and organizations navigate the complex landscape of population health transformation. My speaking engagements span from boardroom strategy sessions to major conferences, where I share cutting-edge insights on population health, behavioral health, and scaling social and community care solutions and measuring their real-world impact. Signature Impact Areas: Population Health Management, SDOH, Healthcare Delivery Systems, Value-Based Care, Cross-Sector Partnerships, Measuring ROI and Impact, Data Governance & Ethical Measurement Technical Skills: Outcome Measurement, Performance Metrics, Statistical Analysis, Program Design and Implementation, Quality Improvement Leadership & Strategy: Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Development, System Transformation, Multi-Sector Collaboration, Facilitation, Public-Private Partnerships, Change Management Speaking & Advisory: Keynote Speaking, Strategic Advisory, Board Leadership, Thought Leadership, Policy Advisory, International Consulting

Experience

1. Chief Member

   Chief

   Jul 2025 — Present

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Education

• West Virginia University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Social and Behavioral Sciences

• Hollins University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, Psychology

• Brown University

  Master of Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology, Community Health