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Linda M. Callejas, PhD Associate Research Professor Phone: 813-974-5163 Fax: 813-974-4640 Office: MHC-2423 Send an email View 2025 Curriculum Vitae

Linda M. Callejas, Ph.D. is an applied anthropologist with expertise in qualitative methodologies and community-engaged research. Her work focuses broadly on evaluating the implementation and outcomes of programs and interventions designed to address the behavioral health needs of children, youth, young adults, and families who experience persistent disparities.

Over two decades, Dr. Callejas has served as principal investigator, project director, and lead evaluator on numerous collaborative studies funded by the Administration for Children & Families, SAMHSA, PCORI, HRSA, NIDLRR and the Annie E. Casey Foundation among other agencies. She has published study findings in refereed journals in various fields, including social work, psychiatry, and anthropology in specialty areas such as child welfare, child and youth services, mental health services research, and evaluation.

Dr. Callejas serves as a lead faculty member and advisor for the USF Master of Science Program in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health, which prepares students to serve in organizations that serve children and youth with behavioral health needs. She leads the program’s Leadership Focus Area and teaches courses designed to prepare students for leadership positions with skills and knowledge in organizational capacity building, program implementation, and research translation.