Danielle L. Carreira Ching is a sixth-year doctoral candidate pursuing her PsyD in clinical psychology at Hawaiʻi Pacific University. She has worked with Hawaiʻi’s youth for over 20 years. Danielle received their Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Hawaiʻi at West Oʻahu and completed postgraduate coursework and research at Goldsmiths, University of London. Danielle is most recently a Senior Implementation Research Assistant with The Baker Center for Children and Families working under the supervision of Dr. Kelsie H. Okamura on Mohala Na Pua, a community-driven substance use prevention adaptation of Hoʻouna Pono, for the Windward School District of Oʻahu. She will begin predoctoral internship with I Ola Lāhui starting in Fall 2026.
Bio & Positionality
ʻO Danielle Lanakila Carreira Ching koʻu inoa. He inoa kupuna koʻu inoa. No Kahaluʻu, Hawaiʻi au ma ka mokupuniʻo Oʻahu. He ʻōiwi Hawaiʻi, Pākē, ʻIlelani, Pelekania, a me ʻAmelika ʻōiwi au. He haumāna hou ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi au ma ke Kula Kaiāulu ʻo Ke Koʻolau.
My name is Danielle Lanakila Carreira Ching. My name is an ancestral name. I am from Kahaluʻu Hawaiʻi on the Island of Oʻahu. I am Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Irish, British, and Native American. I am a new Hawaiian language student at Windward Community College.
Awards, Honors, & Scholarships
American Psychological Association (APA) Student Travel Award - June 2023
Division 18, Criminal Justice Section of the APA awarded two graduate student and one early career psychologist with travel awards for presenting at and attending the APA 2023 convention in Washington, DC.
Native Children’s Research Exchange, NCRE starts recipient - Sept 2022
NCRE stars provides travel support, research mentorship, and career guidance to students considering research careers focused on substance abuse prevention and Native child development.
The Research Poster Award - March 2022
19th Hawaii International Summit on Preventing, Assessing, & Treating Trauma Across the Lifespan
In recognition of outstanding research concerning interpersonal violence or trauma that can lead to meaningful practice, policies, and advocacy.
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