I joined the Hawaii Counseling Association’s Board of Directors with great zeal. My tenure in mental health has spanned ten years of progressive work, from direct clinical services to administrative leadership. My credentials include being licensed in Hawaii as a mental health counselor (LMHC) and a nationally certified counselor (NCC). My other professional experience includes being at the helm of a group mental health practice, where I am an active clinician and an associate faculty with Northwestern University’s Graduate Program.