My favorite place is a beach on the North Shore of O`ahu where I spent much of my youth. I enjoy being outdoors and in my free time I might be on a backpacking adventure, canoeing, or playing “chase you” with my grand puppy. After working in education and obtaining an MEd from Seattle University, I worked as a special education consultant in the Peace Corps in Ecuador. I earned a Doctor of Psychology degree from Argosy University, Hawai`i allowing me to work in multiple settings as a clinical psychologist.
After working with adults in residential substance abuse treatment programs, as the Director of the Children’s Mental Health program on a reservation in rural Alaska, and with individuals, couples, and groups in private practice, I joined Unity Care NW in 2025. Returning to community health has allowed me the opportunity to work collaboratively with a team of professionals providing quality services for our community members.