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National Center for PTSD

Pacific Islands Division

Honolulu, Hawaii

The Pacific Islands Division places a major focus on research, education, and training concerning cross-cultural factors affecting the expression, assessment, and treatment of PTSD among ethnic minorities, particularly Pacific Islander and Asian Americans. The division actively seeks to collaborate with universities, the Department of Defense, research groups, and other organizations concerning PTSD and its related disorders.

  • Pacific Islands Division
  • National Center for PTSD 3375 Koapaka Street, Suite I-560 Honolulu HI 96819
  • voice (808) 566-1546
  • fax (808) 566-1885
  • Contact Person: Renee Ishii, (808) 566-1546

STAFF DIRECTORY

To send email to someone at the Pacific Islands Division, click "email" after the person's name

Chief Operating Officer Fred Gusman, MSW -- email

Assistant Director Rachel A. Nutter, LCSW, (808) 566-1547-- email

Administration

Renee Ishii, Administrative Assistant -- email

Education

Julia Whealin, Ph.D, Deputy Director of Education/ Health Research Scientist, ext 1935 -- email

Allan Perkal MA, Media/Counselor ext 1937 -- email

Leslie A. Morland, Psy.D., Health Research Scientist, ext 1934 -- email

Research Section

Stefan Bracha MD, Research Physician ext 1652 -- email

Chalsa Loo PhD, Research Health Scientist ext 1889 -- email