Degrees

• Ph.D. Educational Psychology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa December 2008
  • Dissertation: Bridging the Gap Between Home and School Cultures for At-Risk Secondary Students: A Sociocultural Approach to Outreach Counseling in Hawai‘i.
• M.Ed. Counseling and Guidance, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa August 1996
• B.A. American Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa May 1993

Bio

I specialize in program evaluation and education on transitions across life’s continuum. My intention is to support entities assisting historically underserved populations. My interests are in systemic change impacting youth, people with disabilities, older adults, and mental health.

Research Interests

• Systemic change impacting youth
• People with disabilities
• Older adults 
• Mental health