Experience

University of Hawaii Maui College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Services Program Faculty Member

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Developing, teaching and evaluating a newly created Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate, from funding secured through a federal workforce grant. Promoting the Human Services Program, advising students’ academic and career paths, and participating in community and college service. Developing, teaching and evaluating a newly created Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate, from funding secured through a federal workforce grant. Promoting the Human Services Program, advising students’ academic and career paths, and participating in community and college service.



Private Practice

• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Individual & Family Therapist

  • Jul 2000 - Present

  Mental Health Therapist providing individual and family therapy to HMSA, HMAA and Aloha Care insurance recipients, the Hawai’i Department of Education, and private fee-for-service clientele. Presenting problems include substance abuse, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and adjustment disorders. Trained in Multidimensional Family Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Mental Health Therapist providing individual and family therapy to HMSA, HMAA and Aloha Care insurance recipients, the Hawai’i Department of Education, and private fee-for-service clientele. Presenting problems include substance abuse, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and adjustment disorders. Trained in Multidimensional Family Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.



DaVita

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Renal Social Worker

  • Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

  Support person for patients both before and after they start dialysis. Utilizing case management background skills and providing support in all areas of dialysis patients' lives including emotional, financial, career, lifestyle adjustment and more. Assisting patients in adjusting to life on dialysis. Informing patients about kidney disease and their treatment options (dialysis and kidney transplant), helps them understand what is happening to their bodies so they can make informed decisions about their care. Working with other members of the dialysis team to coach them about the emotional aspects of dialysis, and how to interact with patients and fellow teammates in a positive and professional way. Assisting teams by presenting an accurate picture of all the patient’s needs, so informed decisions will be made regarding the patient's health and well being. Show less



The Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Services Educational Specialist

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2014

  Developing and teaching baccalaureate level University of Hawaii Maui College Human Services courses. Collaborating with other University of Hawaii Campuses to accept newly created upper division courses. Supporting academic and career goals and developing community internship opportunities for students. Developing and teaching baccalaureate level University of Hawaii Maui College Human Services courses. Collaborating with other University of Hawaii Campuses to accept newly created upper division courses. Supporting academic and career goals and developing community internship opportunities for students.



Maui Youth & Family Services

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Director

  • Jul 2008 - Jun 2012

  Clinical Director of foster care, school-based skills trainers, advocacy/outreach and independent living skills programs. Providing clinical supervision to 25+ employees, program development, and staff training. Collaborating with community leaders to insure client needs are met. Executive team member. Clinical Director of foster care, school-based skills trainers, advocacy/outreach and independent living skills programs. Providing clinical supervision to 25+ employees, program development, and staff training. Collaborating with community leaders to insure client needs are met. Executive team member.



Hawaiian Emerging Leaders Program

• Graduate

  • 2010 - 2011

  The Hawaii Emerging Leaders Program (HELP) brings together up-and-coming nonprofit leaders for a dynamic, seven-month, peer-centered learning experience. HELP stems from the Foundation’s Organizational Effectiveness Initiative that also includes the well established Promoting Outstanding Nonprofit Organizations (PONO) Program for nonprofit executive directors. The inaugural class of 15 senior staff leaders from nonprofit organizations in the state was formed in 2010. Participants, many of whom are second-in-command at their organization, deepen their understanding of their leadership capacity, advance their understanding and practice of leading in the nonprofit sector, and strengthen their network of colleagues. Show less



University of Phoenix

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor

  • May 2001 - Jul 2006

  Instructing campus and on-line courses in educational and behavioral counseling. Instructing campus and on-line courses in educational and behavioral counseling.



Hawaii Department of Education - Iao Intermediate School

• School-based Behavioral Health Therapist

  • Jul 2001 - Jan 2003

  School-based Behavioral Health Therapist providing individual and group counseling to students as indicated in their IEP. Creating and implementing behavioral plans and counseling goals and objectives directly related to educational success. School-based Behavioral Health Therapist providing individual and group counseling to students as indicated in their IEP. Creating and implementing behavioral plans and counseling goals and objectives directly related to educational success.



Choctaw Managment Services Enterprise

• United States

• Family Advocacy Treatment Manager

  • Jun 1998 - Jun 2000

  Treatment Manager for the Family Advocacy Program on Andersen Air Force Base to prevent and intervene in domestic violence. Providing clinical assessments to a multidisciplinary board regarding allegations of child and spouse maltreatment. Individual, group and family therapy, case management, consultation, and educational briefings. Working closely with community and military agencies to include Medical Providers, DODEA, CPS, Military Police and Investigators, Judge Advocate, Commanders and First Sergeants, and Family Court. Privileged mental health provider in a JACHO/HSI accredited facility. Show less



Intensive Family Services

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Family Therapist

  • Jan 1995 - May 1998

  Providing family therapy to families referred by the State of Oregon Children's Services Division to prevent out of home placement. Issues include child physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, and juvenile delinquency. Organizing and facilitating family planning meetings. Networking with schools, juvenile court and other community agencies. Providing family therapy to families referred by the State of Oregon Children's Services Division to prevent out of home placement. Issues include child physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, and juvenile delinquency. Organizing and facilitating family planning meetings. Networking with schools, juvenile court and other community agencies.