KALM Living
Evidence-Based Solutions for Health, Education, & Community ImpactProgram Evaluation • Research & Data Analysis
Grant Development • Community Engagement
About Us
KALM Living was founded by Amerigo Rossi, EdD, MPH, FACSM, and Mónica Ortiz Rossi, MFA, MPH, PhD Candidate, to help organizations design, evaluate, and strengthen programs that improve health and well-being. Together, they bring more than 30 years of combined experience in public health, community engagement, education, research, and program implementation and evaluation.Amerigo is an Associate Professor and Program Director at New York Institute of Technology whose work focuses on physical activity, chronic disease prevention, diabetes management, healthcare workforce development, and program evaluation. Mónica is a public health practitioner, educator, artist, and community engagement specialist with extensive experience leading health promotion initiatives in partnership with the New York City Departments of Health and Education and community-based organizations.KALM Living combines scientific rigor with community-centered practice to support healthcare organizations, universities, nonprofits, and public agencies. Our approach integrates research, evaluation, education, and stakeholder engagement to help clients demonstrate impact, strengthen programs, secure funding, and create sustainable improvements in health and quality of life.We believe that meaningful change occurs when evidence-based practice, community wisdom, and human connection work together
Services
We help organizations design, implement, evaluate, fund, and strengthen programs to improve health and well-being.Program Evaluation
Measure outcomes, demonstrate impact, and improve programs.Research & Data Analysis
Collect and evaluate data to create actionable insights for better decision-making.Grant Development
Develop competitive, evidence-based proposals that secure funding.Community Engagement
Build authentic partnerships that create healthier, more resilient communities.
Past / Present Partners
American Medical Association
Baruch College
Billie Holiday Theater
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Brooklyn Parkinson's Group
Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute
Coalition for Food and Health Equity
Council for State Governments
Google Health
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Nagua Regional Diabetes Clinic
Penn State Harrisburg
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