Our People
A photo of Megan Govindan.
Megan Govindan, PhD, MPH, MS, RD, LD
Position
Research Scientist, Institute for Community and Rural Health

Dr. Govindan is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is dedicated to using evidence-based research to cultivate healthier communities in West Virginia. Improving the lives of her fellow West Virginians is a personal passion for Megan.

A photo of Molly Linkous.
Molly Linkous
Position
Program Manager, WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, Institute for Community and Rural Health
Phone
304-293-2895
A photo of Kimberly Carr.
Kimberly Carr, PhD, MPH
Position
Research Associate, Institute for Community and Rural Health

Partners and Collaborators

West Virginia Area Health Education Centers (WV AHEC)

State

  • West Virginia Health Sciences Technology Academy (WVHSTA)
  • West Virginia University Extension
  • West Virginia University Small Farm Center
  • West Virginia Department of Agriculture
  • West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition
  • West Virginia Farmers Market Association

National

  • Health Care Without Harm – Community Based Initiatives
  • Farm to Institution New England
  • Food Systems Leadership Network

Regional

  • Appalachian Regional Food Business Center
  • Center for Dairy Excellence
  • Virginia State University Cooperative Extension Small farm Center

Community

  • Black by God the West Virginian
  • Economic Development of the Greater East
  • Healthy Kids Inc.
  • High Rocks Academy
  • Greenbrier Valley Health Alliance

Funders

United States Department of Agriculture

  • Farm Service Agency
  • National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Education & Workforce Development
  • Farmers Market Promotion Program
  • Regional Food System Partnership