My leadership style is inclusion, collaboration, investment in hearing all stakeholders — I genuinely am interested in others’ experiences and positions — and then take that information and transform it into tangible actions. I approach my leadership role in a respectful, thoughtful manner and honestly care about the organization I am working for. I will bring that commitment to my APA work. I aim to improve situations promptly. I welcome and seek feedback to advance my leadership skills. Due to being an international psychologist, a global lens is inherent in the way I work. Lastly, I like to enjoy my work environment, and humor is a part of my style.
Throughout my career, I have had excellent opportunities to be a leader with over 30 years of administrator-level working experience in a variety of work environments (e.g., leading a Behavioral Health Department for a national level HMO, chief of a prominent military multi-disciplinary outpatient Behavioral Health Services clinic in the Pacific Rim, managing a multicultural graduate level Psychology department of a leading accredited University, extensive volunteer leadership experiences in the state, national, and international organizations (i.e., APA, International Council of Psychology), coupled with training involvement with graduate and post-graduate psychology and psychiatry trainees). Working knowledge includes developing strong liaison relationships with multiple stakeholders, building bridges, moving complicated agendas forward, developing programs, and program evaluation. I also am well versed and knowledgeable about the less desirable, at least for me, aspects of leader experiences, namely budgets and institutional resistance to change.
KEY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
- Chief, Behavioral Health Multi-D Services (2018 to 2021)
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
- Division 52, International Psychology, Jean Lau Chin Leadership Award (2020 to present)
- President-Elect (2018), President (2019), Past President (2020) Division 52, International Psychology
- Committee of International Psychology (Co-Chair, 2018; Chair, 2017)
- Council Structure Work Group (appointed Co-Chair with Randy White 10/2014)
- Committee of Structure and Function of Council (Chair, 2015)
- Task Force on Trafficking of Women and Girls (Co-Chair with Deborah Hume 2011-2014)
- Council Representative, representing Hawaii Psychological Association (2011-2013)
- Committee of Women in Psychology (Chair, 2011)
- Division 52, International Psychology Task Force on Human Trafficking (Chair, 2008- 2010)
- Division 35, Society for the Psychology of Women, Strickland-Daniel Mentoring Award (Chair, 2014)
- Division 52, International Psychology, The International Committee for Women (Chair, 2003-2006)
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
- Board of Directors Member-At-Large (appointed 2021-2022)
- Treasurer (2017-2021)
HAWAII PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
- President-Elect (2013), President (2014), Past-President (2015)
- Treasurer (2009-2010)
- Academic Division (Chair, 2003)
HAWAII PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
- Board of Directors Member-at-Large (2022-present)
KAISER PERMANENTE
- Chief Psychologist/Supervising Clinical Psychologist (2004-2015)
- Director of Psychology Residency Program (2004-2014)
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY – HAWAII
- Head of the Graduate Psychology Department (2001-2004)
- Interim President (2003)
- Faculty Council (Chair, 2001-2004)
- Faculty Search Committee (Chair, 2001-2004)
- Student Evaluation Committee (Chair, 2000-2001)
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
- Women’s Issues Committee (Chair, 2001-2004)
- Lead Delegate (2001-2004)
CHICAGO SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
- Director of Clinical Training (1995-2000)
- Director of Practicum Training (1991-1995)
- Clinical Training Committee (Chair, 1995-2000)
- Faculty Representative to the Board of Directors (1992-1997)
ILLINOIS STATE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE
- Unit Chief (1990-1991)
YOUNG EXPRESSIONS
- Clinical Director (1985-1987)