What's Being Discussed

Meeting minutes: The Board will review and approve the minutes from its August 7, 2026 meeting.
Waiver request: Dr. Jodie Gerson, a state-employed clinical psychologist, is asking the Board for a waiver of up to one year to finish meeting licensure requirements. She is claiming that circumstances beyond her control prevented her from completing them on time.
License applications: The Board will review several applications from individuals seeking psychology licenses in Hawaii, including applicants who need to pass an examination and one applicant requesting a waiver of the examination requirement.

Decisions Expected

Approval of minutes from the previous Board meeting.
Decision on Dr. Gerson's waiver request — the Board will vote on whether to grant her additional time to meet licensing requirements.
Ratification of four previously approved licenses for Colin Jiro Morikawa, Jeannie Chang, Laurie Elizabeth Cessna, and Kristin M Y H Lee.
Review of new applications from Tanya Uyeda and Yoshie Chihara (examination applicants) and Michelle Boswell (examination waiver applicant).

Who Should Pay Attention

People applying for a psychology license in Hawaii, especially those named on this agenda.
State-employed psychologists who may be navigating licensure requirements or similar waiver situations.
Members of the public interested in professional licensing decisions or psychology regulation in Hawaii.

The next Board meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.