The G-ECHO Series
As of summer 2026, four cohorts of Hawai'i providers have completed the G-ECHO Series. We have trained 65 providers who can now provide care across all islands.
The G-ECHO Series follows a hybrid model of training with both in-person and virtual sessions, typically requiring a 6-month committment. These trainings provide instruction on gender-affirming care for keiki specific to local and Native Hawaiian populations.
All G-ECHO Series content is reviewed by a Native Hawaiian Health Advisory Board. Topics have included gender identity development, psychoeducation for families, and an introduction to gender-affirming care.
Past Participants
- Jean Adair-Leland, PhD - Private Practice (O‘ahu)
- Laura Ankrum, DO - Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center (Hawai‘i Island)
- Mahealani Austin, MSW - Kula No Nā Po‘e Hawai‘i (O‘ahu)
- Dawn Marie Blades, MA, MFT -Hawai‘i Behavioral Health (Hawai‘i Island)
- Shanda Brack, APRN - Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (O‘ahu)
- Maria Briones, PhD - Private Practice (Kaua‘i)
- Casey Brown, PA-C - Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center (Hawai‘i Island)
- Keiko Chen, MD, MPH - Hawai‘i Pacific Health Medical Group (O‘ahu)
- Jennifer Cunanan, MD - Hawai‘i Pacific Health, Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women and Children (O‘ahu)
- Mohala De Lima, MSW - Spill The Tea Café (O‘ahu)
- Adrienne Dillard, PhD, MSW, LSW -Kula No Nā Po‘e Hawai‘i (O‘ahu)
- Reid Elderts, PsyD - I Ola Lāhui (O‘ahu)
- Vickie Fachinelli Portes, NP - Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center (Hawai‘i Island)
- Victoria Fox-Behrle, MD, MPH -Hawaii Permanente Medical Group (Hawai‘i Island)
- Kelsey Fujinaka, PsyD - I Ola Lāhui (O‘ahu)
- Allyson Fukuyama, APRN - Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (O‘ahu)
- Brooke Gibson, APRN - Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (O‘ahu)
- Jen Hayashi, MD, MPH - University of Hawai'i JABSOM Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program (O‘ahu)
- Andrew Kaw, APRN - Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (O‘ahu)
- Chantal Keliihoomalu, MSW, LSW - Kapolei Community Development Corporation (O‘ahu)
- Katherine Knezek May, PsyD - Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center (Hawai‘i Island)
- Tamara Krimm, MD - Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center (Hawai‘i Island)
- Tiara Liquido, PsyD - Xplor Counseling (O‘ahu)
- Heather Lusk, LCSW - Hawai‘i Health & Harm Reduction Center (O‘ahu)
- Julie Martin, LCSW - JEM Counseling, LLC (O‘ahu)
- Kevin Martin, MS, CHC, CPT - SafeHaus Foundation (O‘ahu)
- Shantha McKinlay, PsyD - ‘Iolani School (O‘ahu)
- Matthew Mitschele, MD - Queen's University Medical Group QHCC - Hawaii Kai (O‘ahu)
- Kelli Anne Murakami, MSW - Kula No Nā Po‘e Hawai‘i (O‘ahu)
- Daniel Nead, PhD - Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center (Maui)
- Erika Noel, MD - Wilcox Medical Center (Kaua‘i)
- Ellen Oh, APRN - Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (O‘ahu)
- Suzy Park, LCSW - ‘Iolani School (O‘ahu)
- Danielle Phillips, PhD, LSW -Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (O‘ahu)
- Anne Pollock, APRN - Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center (Hawai‘i Island)
- Jeanette Qablawi, MD - Manakai o Mālama (O‘ahu)
- Rick Ramirez, DNP, APRN - Hawai‘i Health & Harm Reduction Center (O‘ahu)
- Brianna Rivera, EdD, LMHC - Ho‘ohana Counseling LLC (Hawai‘i Island)
- Sylvia Romm, MD - Project HEAL Chair BOD (O‘ahu)
- Ron Ronquillo, APRN - Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (O‘ahu)
- Nicole Ryan, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Evolve Health (O‘ahu)
- Summer Solt, LCSW - Kaiser Permanente (Maui)
- Christopher Tokeshi, MD - University of Hawai‘i Psychiatry Residency Program (O‘ahu)
- Natalia Tuipulotu, LCSW - Mana Behavioral Health Services, LLC (O‘ahu)
- Jessica Waiaʻu, ACSC - Kū Ānuenue (Hawai‘i Island)
- Anita Waterford, DO - Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center (Maui)
- Judith White, PsyD - Kauai Integrative Therapies (O‘ahu)
- Jolene Young, PsyD - I Ola Lāhui (O‘ahu)