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Colette V. Browne, Dr.PH, MPH, MSW
Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work
University of Hawai‘i Gartley Hall
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822
Office: (808) 956-6126 FAX: (808) 956-5964
E-mail: [email protected]
POSITIONS HELD
2016- Richard S. and T. Rose Takasaki Endowed Professor in Social Policy, Myron B. Thompson
School of Social Work, University of Hawai‘i
2009-2012 Interim Director, University of Hawai‘i Center on Aging
Office of the Vice Chancellor, Research and Graduate Education.
2011 Visiting Professor, Columbia University, School of Social Work, New York.
2001-Present Professor, University of Hawai‘i Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work.
Chair, Master’s Program, 2002, 2005-06
Chair, Gerontology Concentration, 1999-Present
Chair, Personnel Committee, 2003-2008, 2009-2010, 2012-2016
2001-Present Faculty Affiliate, Women’s Studies Program, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa.
2001-Present Faculty Affiliate, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Pacific Islands Geriatric Program.
1995-2001 Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Hawai‘i, Chair, Gerontology Concentration
(1993-present); Chair, Policy Curriculum (1997-2001), Chair, Advanced Curriculum (1997-2001).
1990-1994 Assistant Professor of Social Work, University of Hawai‘i.
1991-1993 Project Director, Office of Social Work Education and Research, Queen's Health Care System.
Collaborative education and research project with the University of Hawai‘i School of Social Work.
1992 Visiting Scholar, Consortium, Social and Political Research Institute, University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor.
1988-1991 Principal Investigator and Project Director, Pacific Gerontology Social Work Education Project,
Administration on Aging, School of Social Work, University of Hawai‘i.
1985-1990 Social Work Specialist, University of Hawai‘i. School of Social Work.
1978-1982 Director, Geriatric Services, Kuakini Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
EDUCATION
University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine, Office of Public Health Studies
Dr.PH. Doctorate in Public Health, 1990.
M.P.H. Master's degree in Public Health, 1978.
University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, Hawai‘i. School of Social Work.
M.S.W. Master's degree in Social Work, 1978.
University of Massachusetts.
M.Ed. Master's degree in Educational Psychology, 1974.
Monmouth College, New Jersey.
B.S. Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, 1972.
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HONORS AND AWARDS
American Society on Aging, Multicultural Award in Aging, Ha Kūpuna National Resource Center for Native
Hawaiian Elders, 2015
University of Hawai‘i Robert W. Clopton Award for Exemplary Community Service 2014
Council on Social Work Education, SAGE, Expert Teacher in Gerontology, 2001-2002
National Association of Social Workers, Hawai‘i Chapter, Social Worker of the Year in Gerontology, 2000
National Association of Social Workers, Hawai‘i Chapter, Social Worker of the Year in Professional Education,
2000
Sigma Phi Omega, National Academic Honor and Professional Society in Gerontology, Hawai‘i Chapter, Vice-
President, 1998-1999, President, 2000-2001
White House Summit on Retirement. Appointment by President William Clinton, June 1998
University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents Award for Teaching Excellence, 1996
Hawai‘i Pacific Gerontological Society, Nalima Kokua Research Award, 1994
PUBLICATIONS
Books 1. Browne, C. (1998). Women, feminism, and aging. New York: Springer Publishing Company.
2. Browne, C. and Onzuka-Anderson, R. (Eds.) (1985). Our aging parents: A practical guide to eldercare.
Honolulu, Hawai‘i: University of Hawai‘i Press.
Encyclopedia
1. Browne, C. (2016). Cultural competence and aging (4th
ed). Encyclopedia of Eldercare, M. Mezey, G.
Giegler, and L. Capezuti, Editors. New York: Springer.
2. Browne, C. (2012). Gender, globalization and women’s labor. The Encyclopedia of Global Human
Migration. I Ness, Editor. London: Blackwell Publishing.
3. Browne, C., Klein, W. (2003). Encyclopedia of Primary Prevention, Older Adult Editors. M. Bloom and T.
Gulotta, Editors-in-Chief. London: Kluwer/Plenum Publishing.
4. Browne, C. (2003). Prevention of chronic disease and disability in old age. Encyclopedia of primary
prevention, M. Bloom and T. Gulotta, Editors-in-Chief. London: Kluwer/Plenum Publishing.
Book Chapters 1. Richardson, C., Browne, C. (2015). Social work practice with older adults: Other minorities. In B. Berkman,
Editor, The Oxford Handbook of social work in aging (2nd
edition). London: Oxford University Press.
2. Ka `opua, L.S., Goodyear-Ka`opua, J.N., Ka`awa, J.M., Amona, S., Browne, C., Robles, A. (2015). Look to
the source: Gathering elder stories as segue to youth-oriented action research. In B. Friedman and J. Merrick
(Eds.), Public health, social work, and inequalities. Novus Science Publishing. Published simultaneously in the
Journal of International Public Health
3. Browne, C., Braun, K., Arnsberger, P. (2007). Filipinas as Residential long-term care providers: Influence of
Cultural values, structural inequity, and immigrant status on choosing this work. In C. Tompkins and A. Rosen,
(Eds.), Fostering social work gerontology competence: A collection of papers from the First National
Gerontological Social work Conference (439-456). New York: Haworth (Simultaneously co-published as
Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 48, 2007.
4. Browne, C., Richardson, V. (2006). Social work practice with older adults: Other minorities. In B. Berkman,
Editor, The Oxford Handbook of social work in aging (pp. 301-309). Oxford University Press.
5. Braun, K., Yee, B., Browne, C., Mokuau, N. (2004). Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander elders.
In K. Whitfield (Ed.), Closing the gap: Improving the health of minority elders (pp. 55-68). Washington, DC:
Gerontological Society of America.
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6. Tauiliili, D., Delva, J., Browne, C. (2001). A study of attitudes toward aging and caregiving patterns among
Samoan families in Hawai‘i. In J. Delva (Ed.), Families and health: A cross-cultural perspective. New York:
Haworth Press. To be simultaneously published in Journal of Family Social Work.
7. Browne, C., Mills, C. (2000). Ecological model, the strengths perspective, and empowerment theory. In R.
Fong and S. Furuto (Eds.), Cultural competent social work practice: Practice skills, interventions, and
Evaluation (pp. 10-32). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
8. Braun, K., Browne, C. (2000). Perceptions of dementia, caregiving, and help seeking among Asian and
Pacific Islander Americans. In S. Keigher, A. Fortune, and S. Witkin (Eds.), Social work and aging: The
changing landscape (pp. 175-191). Washington, DC: NASW Press. Originally published in Health and Social
Work, 1998.
9. Fong, R., Browne, C. (1998). United States immigration policy and Chinese children and families. In H.
Fitzgerald, B. Lester, and B. Zuckerman (Eds.), Children of color: Research, health, and public policy issues
(pp. 187-204). New York: Garland Press.
10. Braun, K., Browne, C. (1997). Cultural values and caregiving patterns among Asian and Pacific Islander
Americans. In D. Redburn and R. McNamara (Eds.), Social gerontology (pp. 155-182). Westport, CT:
Greenwood.
11. Browne, C., Broderick, A. (1996). Asian and Pacific Island elders: Issues for social work practice and
education. In P. Ewalt, E. Freeman, S. Kirk, and D. Poole (Eds.), Multicultural issues in social work (pp. 322-
326). Washington, DC: NASW Press. Originally published in Social Work, 1995.
12. Browne, C. (1995). A Feminist lifespan perspective on aging. In N. Van Den Berg (Ed.). Feminist practice in
the 21st Century (pp. 330-354). Washington, DC: NASW Press.
13 Browne, C., Onzuka-Anderson, R. (1988). Community support systems for the elderly. In D. Sanders and J.
Fischer (Eds.) Visions for the future: Social work and Pacific Asian perspectives (pp. 95-112). Honolulu,
Hawai‘i: School of Social Work.
14. Browne, C. (1985). Aging. In C. Browne and R. Onzuka-Anderson Our aging parents: A practical guide to
eldercare (pp. 1-14). Honolulu, Hawai‘i: University of Hawai`i Press.
15. Browne, C., Onzuka-Anderson, R. (1985). The Family's role in eldercare. In C. Browne and R. Onzuka-
Anderson Our aging parents: A practical guide to eldercare (pp. 15-29). Honolulu, Hawai`i: University of
Hawai‘i Press.
16. Brenneman, M., Neurath, O., Browne, C. (1985). Exercise and aging. In C. Browne and R. Onzuka-Anderson
Our aging parents: A practical guide to eldercare (pp. 41-51). Honolulu, Hawai`i: University of Hawai`i Press.
17. Browne, C. (1985). Common diseases: Diabetes, cancer, and Parkinson's Disease. In C. Browne and R.
Onzuka-Anderson Our aging parents: A practical guide to eldercare (pp. 60-74). Honolulu, Hawai`i:
University of Hawai‘i Press.
18. Neurath, O., Yee, H., Ihara, G., Browne, C. (1985). Stroke. In C. Browne and R. Onzuka-Anderson Our aging
parents: A practical guide to eldercare (pp. 118-133). Honolulu, Hawai`i: University of Hawai‘i Press.
19. Brenneman, M., Browne, C. (1985). Keeping relatives mobile and independent. In C. Browne and R. Onzuka-
Anderson Our aging parents: A practical guide to eldercare (pp. 149-158). Honolulu, Hawai‘i: University of
Hawai`i Press.
20. Browne, C., Onzuka-Anderson, R. (1985). Reflections of three generations. In C. Browne and R. Onzuka-
Anderson Our aging parents: A practical guide to eldercare (pp. 239-250). Honolulu, Hawai`i: University of
Hawai‘i Press.
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Journals (Refereed)
1. Browne, C., & Braun, K.L. (2017). advance publication). Away from the islands: Diaspora’s effects on Native
Hawaiian elders and families in California. Journal of Cross Cultural Gerontology, Advance access
publication, October, 2017, doi: 10.1007/s10823-017.
2. Kim, B.J., Liu, L., Nakaoka, S., Jang, S., & Browne, C. (2017). Depression among older Japanese Americans:
The impact of functional (ADL & IADL) and cognitive status. Social Work in Health Care, doi:
10.1080/00981389.2017.1397588
3. Kim, B.J., Jun, H., Lee., J., Linton, K., Kim, M. & Browne, C. (2017). Subjective well-being in older Chinese
and Korean immigrants in the United States: Effects of self-rated health and employment status. Social Work in
Public Health (Advanced access publication).
4. Moore, C., & Browne, C. (2016). Emerging innovations, best practices and evidence-based practices in
elder abuse and neglect: A review of recent developments in the field. Journal of Family Violence, advance
access online May 2016.
5. Ka`opua, L.S., Goodyear-Ka`opua, J.N., Ka`awa, J.M., Amona, S., Browne, C., Robles, A. (2016). Look to
the source: Gathering elder stories as segue to youth-oriented action research. International Journal of Public
Health.
6. Browne, C., Ka`opua, L.S., Jervis, L.L., Trockman, M., Alborota, R. (2016). Dementia and Native
Populations:
Is there a case for culture-based psychosocial interventions? The Gerontologist, Advance Access publication
April 6, 2016, doi:10.1093/gront/gnw059.
7. Mokuau, N., Browne, C., Ka`opua, L.S., Higuchi, P., Sweet, K., Braun, K.L. (2015). Native Hawaiian
grandparents: Exploring benefits and challenges in the caregiving experience. Journal of Indigenous Social
Development 4, 1,1-19.
8. Browne, C., Carter, P., Gray, J. (2015). National Resource Centers focus on Indigenous communities.
Generations, 38, 4, 70-74.
9. Braun, K.L., Browne, C., Mokuau, N. (2015). Ha Kūpuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian
elders. Hawai’i Medical Journal 14, 7, Supp.1.
10. Braun, K., Kim, B.J., Ka`opua, L., Mokuau, N., Browne, C. (2014). Native Hawaiian and Pacific
Islander elders: What gerontologists should know. Gerontologist. DOI: 10. 1093/geront/gnu072
11. Browne, C., Mokuau, N., Ka`opua, L.S., Kim, B.J., Braun, K. (2014). Listening to the voices of Native
Hawaiian elders and `ohana caregivers: Discussions on aging, health, and care preferences. Journal of Cross
Cultural Gerontology. DOI:10.1007/s10823-014-9227-8
12. Nakatasuka, N., Esquivel, L., Levin, M., Browne, C., Braun, K. (2013). Addressing the unique challenges
facing kanaka maoli living in the continental U.S. Hu`ilili Journal Press, Kamehameha Schools, Honolulu.
13. Braun, K., Browne, C., Ka`opua, L, Kim, B.J., Mokuau, N. (Advance Access July 10, 2013). Indigenous
gerontology: from positivistic to decolonizing methodologies. The Gerontologist DOI: 10 1093/geront.gnt067
14. Nishita, C., Browne, C. (2013). Advancing research in transitional care: Challenges of culture, language and
health literacy in Asian American and Native Hawaiian elders. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and
Underserved, 24, 404-418.
15. Ka’opua, L., Braun, K., Browne, C., Mokuau, N., Park, C. (2011). Why are Native Hawaiians
underrepresented in Hawai‘i’s older adult population? Exploring longevity disparities of Hawaiian elders.
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Journal of Aging Research, Special Issue on Factors of Longevity. Article ID 7011232
16. Browne, C., Mokuau, N., Braun, K. (2009). Resiliency and adversity in Native Hawaiian elders. Social Work,
Special Issue, 54, 3, 253-262.
17. Kimura, J., Browne, C. (2009). Eldercare in a Filipino community: Older women’s attitudes toward service use.
Journal of Women and Aging, 21, 229-243.
18. Mokuau, N., Browne, C., Braun, K., Choy, L. (2008). Using a community-based participatory approach to
create a resource center for Native Hawaiian elders. Education for Health, http://www.educationforhealth.net
19. Choy, L., Mokuau, N., Braun, K., Browne, C. (2008). Integration of cultural concepts in establishing Ha
Kūpuna: The National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian elders. Journal of Native Aging and Health, 3, 1, 2.
20. Browne, C., Braun, K. (2008). Globalization, women’s migration, and the long-term care workforce. The
Gerontologist 48, 16-24.
21. Browne, C., Mokuau, N. (2008). Preparing students for culturally competent practice with ethnic minority
elders. Journal of Educational Gerontology 34, 4, 306-327.
22. Browne, C., Braun, K. (2008). Immigration and the direct-long-term care workforce: Implications for policy
and education. Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics Education 29 (2), 172-188.
23. Browne, C., Braun, K., Arnsberger, P. (2006). Filipinas as residential long term care providers: Influence of
cultural values, structural inequity, and immigrant status on occupational choice. Journal of Gerontological
Social Work, 48, 1/2.
24. Browne, C., Braun, K., Mokuau, N., McLaughlin, L. (2002). Developing a multi-site project in
geriatric/gerontological education with emphases in interdisciplinary practice and cultural competence. The
Gerontologist, 42 (3), 698-704.
25. Hooyman, N., Browne, C., Ray, R., Richardson, V. (2002). Feminist gerontology and the life course: Policy,
research, and teaching issues. Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Education, 22 (4), 3-26.
26. Tauiliili, D., Delva, J., Browne, C. (2001). Attitudes toward aging and caregiving patterns among Samoans in
Hawai‘i. Journal of Family Social Work, 6, (1), 1-14.
27. Browne, C., Braun, K. (2001). when a geriatric case management program closes: Impact as perceived by frail
elders and family caregivers. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 20 (3), 338-354.
28. Fong, R., Browne, C., Boyd, P. (1999). A biculturalization model for family preservation services. Journal of
Multicultural Social Work, 7(½), 95-110.
29. Braun, K., Browne, C. (1998). Perceptions of dementia, caregiving, and help seeking among Asian and Pacific
Islander Americans. Health and Social Work, 23(4), 262-273.
30. Mokuau, N., Browne, C., Braun, K. (1998). Na Kūpuna in Hawai`i: Social and health status of Native
Hawaiian elders. Pacific Health Dialog: Journal of Community Health and Clinical Medicine for the Pacific,
52(2), 282-289.
31. Browne, C., Smith, M., Ewalt, P. (1996). Advancing social work practice in health care settings: Structure for
collaborative partnership and continuing education. Health and Social Work, 21(4), 267-276.
32. Browne, C. (1995). Empowerment for social work practice with older women. Social Work 40 (3), 358-364.
33. Browne, C. (1994). Feminist theory and social work: A vision for practice with older women. The Journal of
Applied Social Sciences 18(1), 5-16.
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34. Browne, C., Broderick, A. (1994). Asian and Pacific Island elders: Implications for social work practice and
education. Social Work, 39 (3), 252-259.
35. Browne, C., Fong, R., Mokuau, N. (1994). The mental health of Asian and Pacific Island elders: Implications
for research and mental health administration. Journal of Mental Health Administration, 21(1), 52-59.
36. Mokuau, N., Browne, C. (1994). Na Kūpuna: Life themes of Native Hawaiian older women. Social Work, 9
(1), 43-50.
37. Richards, M., Browne, C., Broderick, A. (1994). Teaching clinical social work with Asian and Pacific Island
elders: Strategies for the classroom. Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Education, 14 (3), 49-64.
38. Browne, C., Broderick, A., Fong, R. (1993). Lessons from the field: Social work practice with multicultural
elders. Educational Gerontology, 19, 511-523.
39. Browne, C. (1984). The older traveler: Challenge and opportunity. The Cornell Quarterly, 8-11.
40. Browne, C., Onzuka-Anderson, R., Ledesma, B. (1983). New horizons in paraprofessional training.
Perspectives, 6-8, 30. Washington, D.C., National Council of the Aging.
41. Browne, C., Onzuka-Anderson, R. (1981). Hale Pulama Mau: Meeting the needs of Hawai‘i’s elderly. Aging,
31-38.
Book Review
1. Browne, C. (2010). A review of Asian American elders living in the 21st Century by A.C. Mui and T.
Shibusawa. Journal of Women and Aging, 23, 2, 51-53.
2. Browne, C. (2006). A review of Living with Loss by Nancy Hooyman and Betty Kramer. The AGE-SW
Newsletter.
3. Browne, C. (2005). A review of “Aged by Culture” by Margaret Morganroth Gullette. Journal of Women and
Aging, 17, 4, 93-94.
4. Browne, C. (2005). A review of “Women Ageing: Changing identities, challenging myths” by Miriam
Bernard, Judith Phillips, Linda Machine and Val Harding, Editors. Journal of Women and Aging, 17, 4, 95-77.
5. Browne, C. (2004). A review of “Noble Conspirator: Florence S. Mahoney and the rise of the National
Institute of Health”
by Judith Robinson. Journal of Women and Aging, 16, 3/4, 179-181.
6. Browne, C. (2002). A review of “Beyond nostalgia: Aging and life story writing” by Ruth E. Ray. The
Journal of Women and Aging, 14, 3/4, 205-08.
7. Browne, C. (1998). A review of “Social work in mental health: Trends and issues” by Uri Iviram (Ed.). The
Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research, 25,4, 470.
Technical Reports, Monographs, and Research Papers
1. Williams-Baron, E., Anderson, J., Hess, C., Milli, J. and Browne, C. (2017). The Economic status of older
women and men in Hawai‘i. Institute for Women’s Policy Research, Washington, DC.
2. Browne, C., Braun, K., Mokuau , N., Ka`opua, L., Higuchi, P. (2011). Listening to the voices of na kūpuna and
`ohana caregivers in Hawai`i: Discussions on Aging, health and well-being. Honolulu: University of Hawai‘i
Ha Kūpuna, National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders.
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3. Braun, K., Mokuau, N., Browne, C., & Higuchi, P. (2010). Life expectancy, morbidity and health practices of
Native Hawaiian elders: A review of Hawai‘i Surveillance data. Honolulu: Ha Kūpuna, National Resource
Center for Native Hawaiian Elders.
4. Browne, C., Mokuau, N., Braun, K., & Choy, L. (2008). Assessing the health and long-term care needs of
Native Hawaiian elders and their caregivers: Results from Key Informant Interviews in Hawai‘i. Honolulu,
Hawai‘i: Ha Kūpuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders.
5. Browne, C., & Wong, H. (2004). From the Voices of Elders: What is a Gerontological Social Worker?”
Transcripts from a Study on Gerontological Social Work Curricula and Voices of our Elders. University of
Hawai‘i School of Social Work.
6. Browne, C., & Mokuau, N. (2002). Cultural competency with aging adults: A handbook for professional
social workers. Honolulu: University of Hawai`i, School of Social Work.
7. Browne, C. & Akiyama, B. (1999). Integration of ethno-gerontological content: Social work education and
Asian/Pacific Island elders. Honolulu: University of Hawai‘i School of Social Work.
8. Browne, C. & Braun, K. (1997). What happens when a geriatric case management program closes?
University of Hawai‘i School of Social Work, Honolulu.
9. Fong, R., P. Sandau-Beckler, & Browne, C. (1995). Empowerment and family preservation: Using family
strengths, relationships and ethnic community with Chinese and Mexican American families. In P. Sandau-
Beckler and R. Fong (Eds.), Empowering families: Papers from the 8th Annual Conference on family-based
services.
10. Browne, C. & Kuroda, J. (1995). Social work practice with Asian and Pacific Island elders: A compilation of
readings. Honolulu: University of Hawai‘i School of Social Work.
11. Browne, C. & Smith, M. (1992). Report on the social work education and development study at the Queen's
Medical Center. University of Hawai‘i School of Social Work, Honolulu.
12. Mokuau, N. & Browne, C. (1992). Oral histories of female kūpuna: The Lives of aging Native Hawaiian
women at Lunalilo Home. University of Hawai‘i, School of Social Work, Honolulu.
13. Browne, C. & Broderick, A. (1991). Final Report to the Administration on Aging, Department of Human
Services, for the Pacific Gerontological Society Social Work Education Project. University of Hawai‘i, School
of Social Work, Honolulu.
14. Browne, C. & Broderick, A. (1991). Ethnicity and aging: A Replication handbook for social work education
for practice with Asian and Pacific Island elders. The Pacific Social Work Education Curriculum Replication
Project, University of Hawai‘i School of Social Work, Honolulu.
15. Kimura, P., Roylo, C., Browne, C., Kumabe, K., Lenzer, A., Neubauer, D., & Okinaga, C. (1989) (Eds.).
Aging agenda for the 21st Century. State of Hawai‘i Executive Office on Aging, Honolulu.
RESEARCH, GRANTS, AND CONTRACTS--FUNDED
Administration on Aging/Community Living, and Executive Office on 2014-2015
Aging, State of Hawai‘i
Testing the TCARE caregiver support program in Hawai‘i
C. Browne and C. Nishita, Contract Principal Investigators
Hawai‘i Medical Service Association Foundation 2013-2014
Improving Na Kūpuna Health: A Dissemination model to translate
research to practice in Native Hawaiian communities.
Role: Principal Investigator
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Administration on Aging/Administration on Community Living, DHSS 2006-2020
Ha Kūpuna, National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian elders
Project goal: Establish and develop core administrative and research infrastructure for Center,
applied and translational research program in NH elders
Role: Principal Investigator (2010-20), Co Investigators N.Mokuau, K. Braun
N. Mokuau, C. Browne and K. Braun, Co Principal investigators 2006-2009.
Health Research Services Administration (HRSA) Grant, DHHS. 2002-2005
Pacific Island Geriatric Education Consortium, JABSOM
Project goal: Technical assistance, provide social work geriatric education to MD students
Role: P. Blanchette, Principal Investigator, C. Browne, Social Work faculty PI.
Hartford Foundation/University of Washington. 2000-2004
Innovative Geriatric Enrichment Curriculum Development
Project goal: Evaluate gero-ethnic curriculum needs and strategies
Role: Principal Investigator.
Hawai‘i Medical Service Association Foundation. 1999-2003
Ho`ola ia o na Kūpuna `Ihi (Respecting our Elders).
Project goal: University/community consortium sought to build geriatric social
work services research and training with emphases on interdisciplinary practice
and cultural competence.
Role: Principal Investigator.
Executive Office on Aging- State of Hawai‘i 2001-2002
Gerontology Education development
Project goal: Provide curricula development and technical assistance on
workforce issues to state office on aging
Role: Principal Investigator.
Hawai‘i Community Foundation 1999-2001
Project goal: Practica development/support in multicultural gerontology
social work education
Role: Principal Investigator.
Hawai‘i Community Foundation/Theresa Hughes Foundation 1995-1998
The Effect of Program Closure on the Frail Aged.
Project goal: Investigation of the effect of program closure of a geriatric case
management program on elderly clients and their caregivers.
Role: Principal Investigator (with K. Braun).
Administration on Aging, DHHS. L. Koseki (PI). 1993-1995
Enhancement of Gerontology Training and Education with Asian/Pacific Island Elders
Project goal: Build university-wide consortium to strengthen geriatric curriculum
Capacity/training in the University of Hawai‘i (all islands)
and Manoa with a focus on Asian and Pacific Islander elderly needs.
Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Social Work).
Administration on Aging, DHHS 1989-2002
Pacific Gerontology Social Work Education Project
Project goal: Engage Pacific Basin university faculty
(University of Guam, Samoa and Hawai‘i partners)
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gerontology training, curriculum, and research efforts.
Role: Principal Investigator.
INVITED CONSULTANT, SERVICE, AND TESTIMONY
2013-14 Consultant, Department of Human Services, State of Hawai`i. Re-engineering Elder Abuse in Hawai‘i;
State Contract. C. Nishita, PI.
2012 Consultant and speaker, Northeast Asia Economic Forum hosted by the Peoples Government of Hainan
Province, China Association for Social and Economic System Analysis Research, Chengmai, China.
2010 Grant Reviewer, National Institute of Health, Special Panel.
2007 State of Hawai‘i, Executive Office on Aging. Research consultant in response to State Legislature Hawai‘i
2006 Montana Geriatric Education Center, Missoula, Montana. Healthy Aging. November.
2006 Long-term care needs in Hawai‘i and the role of the Veterans Administration- A testimony to the
Committee on Veterans Affairs, Senator Larry Craig, Chair. January.
2005 Consultant and speaker, Social Security Reform with Representative Neal Abercrombie, toured islands and
joint presentations with Representative Abercrombie, April-September.
2002 Consultant. Roybal Center on Aging, California State University in Los Angeles, March-May.
1995-96 National Reviewer, Administration on Aging, Review of national grants applications.
CONFERENCE ORGANIZER
2003 Chair and Convener, University of Hawai‘i, School of Social Work, Summer Conference on Aging and
Diversity: Linking Research and Practice. June 10-16. Thirty national and international speakers.
2002 Chair and Convener, University of Hawai‘i School of Social Work, The State of Gerontological Social
Work Education. Dr. N. Hooyman, Keynote speaker, June.
2001 Chair and Convener, University of Hawai‘i School of Social Work. Interdisciplinary geriatric care.
Keynote speaker: Dr. J. Damron Rodriguez, June.
PRESENTATIONS AT INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES (Invited and Refereed)
2017 Browne, C., Braun, K. The Health and economic status of older Native Hawaiians in Hawai‘i and the
Continent. ACL Annual Program Meeting of Title VI Programs, Minneapolis.
2017 Braun, K., Browne, C., Furlow, N., & Carter, P. Listening to the underserved elder. American Society on
Aging APM, Chicago, March.
2017 Browne, C., Greenlee, K. Cultivating the next generation of leaders in aging. Special Forum, American
Society on Aging APM, Chicago, March.
2016 Browne, C. Socioeconomic disparities in the aging population. Diversity Forum, American Society on
Aging, APM, Washington, DC.
2016 Browne, C., Braun, K., Carter, P., Furlow, N. Research with Native elders: Implications for Practice.
American Society on Aging, APM, Washington, DC.
2015 Browne, C. Dementia in native populations: Making the case for culture tailored dementia care with
indigenous elders and families. 12th
International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases
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(AP/PD). Nice, France.
2015 Browne, C. National Forum: Social and health disparities in aging. American Society on Aging, APM.
Speaker. Chicago.
2015 Browne, C., Braun, K. Recruitment and retention of diverse elders in research. American Society on
Aging, APM, Chicago.
2015 Braun, K., Browne, C. Writing winning abstracts and executive summaries. American Society on Aging,
APM, Chicago.
2015 Browne, C. Cultural competence in dementia care with Native elder populations. Administration on Aging
Annual Title VI Meeting, Washington DC.
2014 Browne, C. Native elders and dementia: Making the case for culturally interventions. Administration on
Community Living/Administration on Aging, Title XI Conference, Washington DC.
2014 Braun, K., Browne, C. Needs assessments with older adults. American Society on Aging, APM, San
Diego, CA.
2013 Browne, C., Ka`opua, L., Braun, K. The health of indigenous world populations: The case of Native
Hawaiian elders European Union Geriatric Medical Society, Venice, Italy, October.
2013 Browne, C., Braun, K., Ka`opua, L., Kim, B.J., Mokuau. N. Issues in mixed method research with
racial/ethnic elders. 20th
IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Seoul, Korea, June
2013 Braun, K., Browne, C., Mokuau, N., Ka`opua, L., BJ Kim. Indigenous gerontology. 20th
IAGG World
Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Seoul, Korea, June.
2013 Kim, B.J., Braun, K., Browne, C., Mokuau, N. Ha Kūpuna, National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian
elders (poster). IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Seoul, Korea, June.
2013 Browne, C., Braun, K. Conducting focus groups with ethnic and native elders. APM, American Society on
Aging, Chicago.
2012 Browne, C. Current research on regional population aging and longevity. Chengmai, Hainan, China.
The 2nd
International Symposium on Population Aging and Longevity. Hainan, China. September.
2012 Browne, C., Braun, K. Qualitative research methods with racial/ethnic elders. APM, American Society on
Aging, Washington DC, March.
2011 Browne, C., Braun, K. Assessing elder and family long-term care service and support needs in a
multicultural community. APM, American Society on Aging, San Francisco. April.
2011 Nishita, C., Browne, C. Health literacy and the health care transition process: Does culture matter? APM,
American Society on Aging, San Francisco, April.
2010 Braun, K., Browne, C., Mokuau, N. Longevity disparities in multiethnic Hawai`i. APM, American Public
Health Association, Denver, October.
2010 Braun, K., Browne, C. Filipino care workers in Japan: Active Aging Conference, Japan.
2009 Browne, C., Braun, K. International Congress in Gerontology and Geriatrics. Developing socially just
workforce policies for immigrant workers in long-term care settings. July, Paris, France.
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2008 Browne, C., Braun, K., Mokuau, N. Ola Pono na kūpuna: A Conceptual model for practice with Native
Hawaiian elders. APM, Gerontological Society of America. Washington, DC.
2007 Browne, C., Braun, K. Globalization, migration and the long-term care worker. APM, Gerontological
Society of America, San Francisco, California, November.
2007 Browne, C., Braun, K. Global restructuring, gender migration and the education of the long-term care
workforce. APM, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE), Portland, Oregon, February.
2006 Browne, C. Promoting caring environments: Issues in the long-term care workforce. Paper and panel
discussion. Active Aging International Conference, Honolulu, Hawai‘i. February.
2005 Browne, C. Globalization, population aging, and the long term care workforce. International Association
for Homes and Services for the Aged. Trondheim, Norway. June.
2003 Yee, B., Braun, K., Mokuau, N., Browne, C. Pacific Islanders: Under researched minority. APM,
Gerontological Society of America, Anaheim. November.
2003 Browne, C. Invited speaker, A framework for social work practice with diverse aging populations. Paper
presented, Bachelor Program Directors in Social Work (BPD) APM, Pittsburgh, October.
2002 Browne, C., Braun, K. Evaluation of a gerontology curriculum development project in cultural
competence and social work education. APM, Gerontological Society of America, Boston.
2001 Browne, C. President’s Symposium, invited speaker. Gender issues in aging. The APM, Association for
Gerontology in Higher Education. San Jose, California, February.
2000 Richardson, V., Browne, C., Gonyea, J. Invited workshop presenter. Social work practice with older
women. National Association of Social Workers Annual Program Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland,
November.
2001 Ray, R., Browne, C., Hooyman, N., Calasanti, T., Richardson, V. Invited symposium speaker, Feminism
and the teaching of gerontology: Not for women only. APM, Association for Gerontology in Higher
Education, San Jose, California, February.
2001 Browne, C. (2001). Challenges to older women’s health: The role of economic status, health, and culture
in Filipinas in Hawai‘i. Paper presentation at the Congress of the International Academy on Nutrition and
Aging, Paris, France, June 9-30, 2001.
2000 Browne, C. Ho`ola ia o na and kūpuna `ihi (Preserving and respecting our elders): A multisite curricula
development project in gerontological social work. APM, Gerontological Society of America, Washington
DC.
1999 Browne, C. The Impact of gender, race and class on the aging experience. Invited speaker,
Administration on Aging and the White House Millennium Council on Aging, Longevity Conference,
Baltimore, Maryland, March.
1999 Browne, C., Ray, R., Hooyman, N., Richardson, V. Feminist gerontology: Research and policy
implications. Paper presented at a symposium at the APM, Gerontological Society of America, San
Francisco, November.
1999 Browne, C. Feminist perspectives on women and aging. Fourth Global Conference of the International
Federation on Ageing. Montreal, Quebec, Canada, September.
1999 Browne, C., Braun, K., McLaughlin, L. Cultural values and aging: Caregiving patterns, end-of-Life
decision making and death and dying. Paper presented to the Third International Conference of the
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International Association of and Services for the ageing. Honolulu, Hawai‘i. June.
1998 Browne, C., Braun, K. When a geriatric case management program closes: Effects on older adults and
their families. Paper presented at the APM, American Society on Aging, San Francisco, California
1997 Braun, K., Browne, C. Cultural variations and values on aging. Paper presented at the APM, American
Society on Aging, San Diego, California.
1997 Browne, C., Braun, K. Combining quantitative and qualitative measures to gauge care givers response to
program closure. Paper presented at the APM, Gerontological Society of America, Cincinnati, November.
1996 Braun, K., Browne, C. Culture and caregiving patterns. Paper presented at the APM, American Society
on Aging, Anaheim, California, March.
1995 Browne, C., Braun, K. Caregiving patterns and use of informal and formal services. Poster session at the
APM, Gerontological Society of America, Los Angeles, California, November.
1995 Fong, R., Boyd, T., Browne, C. The Gandhi technique: A Biculturalization approach for empowering
Asian and Pacific families. A paper presented at the APM, Council on Social Work Education, San Diego,
California, March.
1994 Browne, C. Political and legal strategies for women as they age. A paper presented at the APM,
American Society on Aging Conference, San Francisco, California, March.
1993 Browne. C. Feminist vision for social work practice with aging women. Paper presented at the APM,
Council on Social Work Education, New York City, March.
1993 Tauiliili, D., Browne, C. Age and gender: Patterns in caregiving among Samoan elders and families.
Paper presented at the APM, American Society on Aging, Chicago, Illinois. April.
1993 Browne, C., Dubanoski, J. Children and feminist literature and views on older women: Implications for
practice. APM, American Society on Aging, Chicago, Illinois. April.
1993 Browne, C. Feminist theory and aging. A paper presented at the APM, American Society on Aging,
Chicago, Illinois. April.
1992 Browne, C. Gender, gender role, and aging: Which role is healthiest for women? Paper presented at the
APM, American Society on Aging, San Diego, California. March.
1991 Browne, C., J. Takamura, Craig, U.K., Broderick, A., Furuto, S. Aging in the Pacific Basin: Developing
and implementing a multiethnic gerontological curriculum. Paper presented at the APM, the American
Society on Aging, New Orleans, Louisiana, March.
1991 Browne, C., Mokuau, N. Na Kūpuna: Aging among Native Hawaiian women. Preliminary report
presented at the APM, the American Society on Aging, New Orleans, Louisiana, March.
1990 Browne, C., Broderick, A. Developing multicultural social curricula in gerontology. Paper presented at
the APM, National Association of Social Workers, Boston, Massachusetts, November.
1990 Browne, C. Ageism and Sexism: A Reconceptualization of power and empowerment among older women.
Paper presented at the APM, American Society on Aging, San Francisco, California. March.
1989 Browne, C., Takamura, J. The Asian-Pacific older woman: Choices for tomorrow. Paper presented at the
APM, American Society on Aging Conference, Washington, DC.
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PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS National Native Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative, University of North Dakota, Council member, 2012-present.
American Society on Aging, Elected Member of the Board, 2010-2015
National Institute on Health, Grant reviewer, 2010, 2011, 2012
Advisory Board, Vice Chair, Oahu Regional Health Care Board, Hawai‘i Health Care System, State of Hawai`i,
2010-2016
Advisory Council Board Member, Older Adult Caregiver Education Project, Mental Health Services Research,
Evaluation and Training Program, Research Corporation, University of Hawai‘i, funded by NIH, 2006-2009
Presidential Appointment by William J. Clinton, Delegate to the National Retirement Summit in Washington, DC,
June 1998.
Governor Appointment, State of Hawai‘i, Policy Advisory Board for Elderly Affairs, Appointed in 1983 by
Governor George Ariyoshi; reappointed by Governor John Waihee, 1989 and 1992, reappointed by Governor
Cayetano 1996 and 2002; reappointment by Governor Ige 2017.
Second Vice President, 1999 to 2000, 2017 to present
Long Term Care, Vice Chair, 1994, 1997
Bylaws Committee Chair, 1992, member, 1989-2000
Legislative Committee Chair, 1988, 1989
Program and Review Committee, 1984-1987, 1999-2002; Present.
EDITORIAL APPOINTMENTS
Generations, 2010-present, Editorial Board
Journal of Primary Prevention, Editorial Board, 2002-Present.
Women and Aging, Editorial Board, 1999-Present.
Book Editor, 2001-2004
Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research, Editorial Board, 1999-Present.
Educational Gerontology, Editorial Board, 1994-1996
Journal of Gerontology, Social Sciences, Reviewer, Present
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, Reviewer, Present
Journal of Mental Health Administration, Reviewer, 1993-1997
Social Process, Reviewer, 1995
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Reviewer, 2001-2004
Journal of Social Work Education, Reviewer, 2004-06
National Journal of Women Studies, Reviewer 2005
Signs: University of Chicago, Reviewer 2006
Journal of Gerontological Social Work, Reviewer, Present.
The Gerontologist, Reviewer, Present.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
National, International
Global International Network, member
Gerontological Society of America, Fellow
American Society on Aging, Board Member
Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Fellow, Faculty Development Committee member,
1999-2004
Association for Gerontology in Social Work Education, Awards Committee member, 1999-2006
Community and State Associations Hawai‘i Pacific Gerontological Society, member 1980-Present.
President, 1983.
Program Co-chair, Biennium meeting, 2000
Hawai‘i Long Term Care Association, charter member
AARP Women’s Leadership Council- Hawai‘i.
SELECTED INVITED HAWAI‘I TALKS AND CONFERENCES
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1. Browne, C. (2017). The vulnerable life course for women: Gender, age and poverty in Hawai‘i. University of
Hawai`i Women’s Studies Colloquia, November.
2. Browne, C. (2016). Dementia care and culture. Presentation to the Alzheimer Navigator Conference, UH
Center on Aging, Honolulu.
3. Browne, C. (2015). Faculty community engagement. Presentation to the UHM Center for Instructional
Support, Honolulu.
4. Leow, K., Masaki, K., Browne, C., Lum, W. (2013). Dementia in Hawai`i. Executive Office on Aging and the
Pacific Neuroscience Center.
5. Browne, C., Braun, K., Carlile, L. (2011). Aging in the Asia Pacific Region: Highlights of Regional Trends and
Global Directions. Sakamaki Extraordinary Lecture Series, University of Hawai‘i Outreach College, July.
6. Browne, C., Braun, K., Masaki, Mokuau, N., K., Pietsch, J., Yancura, L. (2010). What’s New at the University
of Hawai`i in Gerontology Aging and research? Hawai‘i Pacific Gerontological Society, October 2010.
7. Browne, C. (2008). Career Day in Aging: The Role of Social Work and Public Health. Sigma Phi Omega
sponsored talk, University of Hawai‘i.
8. Browne, C. (2007). Will you still need me at 84? Gerontology education and the Center on Aging. Sponsored
by Sigma Phi Omega. Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu.
9. Browne, C. (2006). Case management with native elders. Queens Health Care System, Honolulu.
10. Browne, C. (2005). Older women and well being. Presented to the John Burns School of Medicine Geriatric
Education Program, November.
11. Browne, C. Social Security Reform (2005). Executive Office on Aging Conference, Honolulu, June.
12. Browne, C., K. Braun, P. Arnsberger (2004). Filipinas as Long Term Care Workers: Will Future Labor Force
Needs be Met? Presentation to the Hawai‘i Pacific Gerontological Society, October, Honolulu.
13. Browne, C. (2002). Women and aging: Clinical Issues. Presentation to the Pacific Islands Geriatric Education
Mental Health Training Program.
14. Browne, C. Arakaki, D., Seely, M. (2001). Intergenerational aging: Policy directions for the State. The First
intergenerational conference in aging, in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. August.
15. Browne, C., McElrath, A.Q., Future issues in aging (2000). The State Executive Office on Aging, Conference
on Successful Aging. Honolulu, Hawai‘i, October.
16. Browne, C., Seely, M., (1998). Charting the course: Aging in social work education. National Association of
Social Workers Annual Meeting, Honolulu.
17. Browne, C., Braun, K., McLaughlin, L. (1998). Cultural values and caregiving patterns, end of life decision
making, and death and dying issues. Presented at the Hawai‘i Pacific Gerontological Society Biennium
Conference, Honolulu.
18. Browne, C. (1998). Long life, good life: A journey to successful aging. Panelist. Conference sponsored by
Executive Office on Aging, Honolulu.
19. Browne, C. (1995). Aging women and financial security. Conference presentation, Honolulu County
Commission on Women, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
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20. Browne, C., Chinen, J., Murullo, J. (1994). Women growing older: Health care, economic, and caregiving
concerns. Presentation at the Hawai‘i Pacific Gerontological Society Conference, Honolulu. October.
21. Browne, C. (1994). Moderator for a panel discussion on The Future of Gerontology by P. Blanchette, L. White,
and J. Takamura at the Hawai‘i Pacific Gerontological Society Conference, Honolulu. October.
22. Browne, C. (1994). Culture, aging, and long term care placements. Address to the Hawai‘i Nurses Edu-Center
Gerontological Conference, Honolulu, September.
23. Browne, C. (1993). Gender, well-being, and aging. Conference presentation at the Center for Asian and
Pacific Exchange, Honolulu. July.
24. Browne, C. (1992). Na Kūpuna: Aging among Native Hawaiian women. Hawai‘i Pacific Gerontological
Conference, Honolulu. October.
25. Browne, C. (1992). The Aging revolution and its impact on Hawai‘i’s employment picture speaker at the
governor's Pacific Rim safety and occupational health conference, Honolulu. April.
26. Mokuau, N., Browne, C. (1992). Na Kūpuna: Life themes of Native Hawaiian older women. Presented by the
Office of Women's Research and Women's Studies Program, University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu.
27. Browne, C. (1991). Women, work, and caring. Keynote speech to a conference held by the American
Association of University Women, Honolulu. September.
28. Browne, C. (1991). Women and aging. Conference presenter at the second annual Eldercare/Home Care
Workshop sponsored by the Center for Asian and Pacific Exchange, Honolulu. July.
29. Browne, C. (1991). Aging Americans: A Deconstruction of the term and implications for health care delivery.
Invited speaker for seminar held by Visiting Professor and Governor Michael Dukakis, Honolulu. April.
30. Browne, C. (1991). Gerontology and social work education. Paper presented to the Taiwan- Hawai‘i
Conference on Aging, sponsored by the East-West Center, Honolulu. February.
31. Browne, C., Broderick, A., Ota, S., Stanley, P. (1990). Who will take care of us: Preparing for work force
needs in the 20th century. Hawai‘i Pacific Gerontological Society, Honolulu. October.
32. Browne, C., Watumull, J., Ono, D. (1990). Case management: Promise or panacea? Panel Discussion
presented at the Hawai‘i Pacific Gerontological Society Annual Meeting, Honolulu. October.
33. Browne, C. (1990). Counseling techniques for employment counselors working with older adults. Presented at
the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, State of Hawai‘i , Counseling Conference, Honolulu. March.
34. Browne, C. (1989). Strategies and techniques for the assessment of elder abuse. Presentation at the Elder
Abuse Conference sponsored by the Elder Abuse and Neglect Task Force, Honolulu.
SELECTED COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Lectures/workshops provided to (Hawai‘i)
Papakolea Community Center, 2013, 2014, 2015
State of Hawai`i, Policy Advisory Board for Elderly Affairs, 2014; 2007; 2008
Department of Human Services, State of Hawai`i, 2012
Center for Asia Pacific Exchange, 2011, 2012
Hawai‘i Women’s’ Professional Organization, 2011
Kupuna Caucus, 2011, 2010, 2009
Kokua Council 2010
Alu Like Native Hawaiian Health Care, Inc., 2009, 2013-14
Queens’ Health Care System, 2007
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100th
Battalion, Club 100 2005
Kuhio Park Terrace/Kokua Valley Seniors, 2005
Pacific Islands Geriatric Education Center, 1999-2005
Senior Companion Program, DHS, 1999
Adult Service Workers, DHS, 1999-2000
Academy for Lifelong Learning, 1999
Executive Office on Aging, Successful Aging Conference, October 1998
Executive Office on Aging State Policy Advisory Board for Elderly Affairs, 1997, 1996, 1995
University of Hawai‘i Center for Adult Learning, 1997
West University of Hawai‘i, West Oahu, guest speaker, 1995, 1994
Honolulu County Committee on the Status of Women, speaker, 1995, 1994
Organization of Women Leaders, speaker, 1995
Center for Asia Pacific Exchange, 1995, 1994, 1993
Kuakini Medical Center; 1994
Hawai‘i State Hospital, 1994
Department of Health, Case Management Program for the Aged, 1992-1993
Planning Committees Genius of Aging, KGMB Series on Aging, 2007-09
University of Hawai‘i Summer Institute on Aging, Director, 2003
Hawai‘i Institute for Public Affairs (HIPA), Long Term Care Planning Summit Coordinating Council, 2002
Hawai‘i Pacific Gerontological Society, planning committee for biennium conference, 1999-2000
National Association of Social Workers, Hawai‘i Chapter, planning committee for annual conference, 1997-98
State Executive Office on Aging, Program Planning Committee, Aging 2011, 1997
Young Women's Christian Association, Program Planning Committee, 1994
White House Conference on Aging, Older Women's Program Planning Committee, 1994
American Society on Aging, Program Planning Committee for APM Women's Program Chair, 1992-4
Hawai‘i Case Management Association 1989 Workshop
Department of Human Services and Housing, Human Service Planning Committee, 1989
American Society on Aging, Conference Planning Committee, 1990
Elderly Affairs Division, City and County of Honolulu, Care givers Forum Planning Committee, 1986-1987
Hawai‘i Pacific Gerontological Society Conferences, Presentation Chair, 1986; Conference Chair, 1985; Program
Chair, 1983
Media Thinktech [Honolulu]Interview, 2017, The vulnerable life course for older adults in Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i Public Radio, 2017. Report on women and poverty
KBMB-9, Interview, Report on economic status of older adults in Hawai‘i
Interview, Honolulu Advertiser, 2017, Women and poverty in Hawai‘i
Korean Times, newspaper interview on aging with Dr. Jeanette Takamura, June 2013
China TV, interview, aging in the US and Hawai‘i, September 2012
KGMB-9, Television interview, Caring for the Frail Aged, 2010
Interview, Financial abuse of the elderly. Honolulu Advertiser 2006
Interview, Aging and caregiving. Honolulu Magazine 2004.
We are all aging, by C. Browne, Honolulu Advertiser, June 2003
Interview, Hawai‘i Public Television, Caring for the Caregiver, 2002
Interview, Honolulu Advertiser, 2001
Hawai‘i Public Radio, Interview, July 2000
Interviews, Honolulu magazine, 1998, 1999
Consultant and speaker. Hawai‘i Public Television (Hawai‘i) Caregiving Series, 1992
Consultant and Presenter. University of Hawai‘i, Center on Aging, Annenberg Foundation Grant for a Public
Television Series on Aging, 1989-1992
Consultant, Public Television (Hawai‘i), Long Term Care and You, 1989
Interview. Hawai`i Hochi. Japanese newspaper, 1988
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
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University-wide Service UH Center on Aging Director Search Committee, 2015-16
JABSOM, HRSA Age and Health grant, Advisory Council, 2015-18
Expedited Tenure and Promotion Committees, 2006-08
Dean Search Committee, School of Social Work, 2004
University Tenure and Promotion Committee, Convener, 2003, Member 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2016 (2)
John Burns School of Medicine, Geriatrics Advisory Board, HRSA Grant, 2001-2006
University Teaching Excellence Committee, 1997, 1999, 2002
University Clopton Award Committee, Center for Instructional Support, 2015, 2016, 2017
Center on Aging, Planning Committee, 1988-1998
School of Social Work Service Master Program, Chair, 2001-2003, 2005-06
Gerontology Concentration Committee, Chair, 1993-Present.
PhD Program Committee, 2016-
Personnel Committee, Chair 2004-2006, 2011-17, member, 1990-1994, 1998-1999, 2000-2001, 2002-2003
Faculty Recruitment Committee, Chair, 2008
Task Force for New Building, member 2012-13
TEACHING AND RESEARCH INTERESTS Social, Economic, and Health Disparities
Women and Aging
Ethnogerontology
Social Welfare History and Policy Analysis
Social Gerontology
Social Work Practice with the Aged
Cultural Competence and Social Work Education Models
UNIVERSITY COURSES TAUGHT
SW 325 History of Social Welfare (BSW)
SW 326 Social Welfare as an Institution (BSW)
SW 361 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (BSW)
SW 715 Therapeutic Strategies with the Older Adult (MSW)
HSSW 680 Public Policy and the Aged (MSW, MPH)
SW 726 Social Work Practice with the Aged (MSW)
SW 727 Seminar in Social Work Practice with the Aged (MSW)
SW 743/744 Applied Research (MSW)
SW 680 Women and Aging (MSW)
SW 630 Social Policy (MSW)
SW 731 Social Policy Analysis (PhD)
SW 797 Social Policy and Social Welfare Analysis (MSW) 11/2017
