HASP President-Elect

Vacant

HASP Past-President

Holly Hoke, Ed.S., NCSP

Holly Hoke is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist on the island of Maui in the Baldwin-Kekaulike-Kūlanihāko'i-Maui Complex Area. She was born and raised on the island of Maui and is now living back in her hometown. Holly attended UH Manoa on O'ahu where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in English and a certificate in Women’s studies, and went on to pursue an Education Specialists degree in School Psychology from Lewis and Clark College, in Portland OR. After completing her internship in Beaverton, OR, Holly headed north to a colder climate where she spent two years working in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District in Seward, Alaska, before returning home to Maui. Holly has served two terms as HASP president (2018, 2024) and previously held the role of Treasurer. She is passionate about the field of School Psychology and is dedicated to influencing change through advocacy, leadership, and recruitment. 

HASP Secretary

Lissa Dawson, M.S.

Lissa Dawson is a School Psychologist on O'ahu, currently working in the Honolulu District. She was born and raised on O'ahu, then headed to California where she earned her Master’s Degree in School Psychology from San Jose State University. Lissa has been practicing as a School Psychologist for 30 years, with most of those years spent in San Diego. After first working with juveniles in the criminal justice system, she realized her passion for Early Intervention and specialized in conducting multidiscliplinary preschool assessments, which led to her becoming the administrative designee for her district's Special Education Preschool Program for several years. Always looking for ways to expand her role, she enjoyed helping develop and manage the MTSS program at her elementary school. After being away from "home" for so long, she is now fully enjoying being able to once again appreciate the natural beauty of Hawai'i and spends her free time hiking or paddleboarding with her dog, catching up with old friends, and spending precious time with her 'ohana.    

HASP Treasurer

Amanda Garrett, Psy.D., NCSP

Dr. Amanda Garrett is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with over 16 years of experience in the field, having worked for the Department of Education (DOE) across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Hawai'i. She earned her Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Psychology from Rider University in New Jersey and later completed her doctorate in School Psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in Pennsylvania. Dr. Garrett’s doctoral program had an emphasis in School Neuropsychology, an area that sparked her deep interest. It was there  she developed a particular passion for the topic of executive functions, which continues to influence her work today. In addition to her role in the DOE, Dr. Garrett served for three years as the Southeast Delegate on the executive board of the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania (ASPP). Now in her seventh year residing and practicing in Hawaiʻi, she is also an active member of the Hawaiʻi Association of School Psychologists (HASP), where she has held various leadership positions, including Past President.

HASP Treasurer-Elect

Alexis Jamison, M.S. Ed.S

Alexis Jamison is a school psychologist in the Leeward District on O'ahu. She earned her M.S. and Ed.S. from Fort Hays State University and is a proud FHSU Tiger! Her professional passions are suicide prevention, school safety and crisis preparedness, and early childhood intervention. Currently, she is certified as a LivingWorks SafeTALK, and NASP PREPaRE Workshop 1 & 2 Trainer. Prior to becoming a school psychologist, she worked as a preschool teacher and developmental screening specialist. School Psychology runs in her family - her mom retired from the HIDOE as a school psychologist! In her “free” time, she runs a non-profit cat rescue.

Alec Marentic is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist in the Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area on the island of Hawai'i. Alec has worked in KKP since his internship year. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River with his Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology. In addition to his work as a School Psychologist, Alec has served in various HASP leadership roles to include Past-President. Alec is deeply committed to supporting students' mental health and academic success, and continues to seek opportunities for professional growth and collaboration in advancing the field of school psychology. He is passionate about targeted, systems-level change (advocacy) to address critical personnel shortages, proper school psychologist credentialing, comprehensive and culturally fair assessment, and due process. Alec represents Hawai'i as the NASP Delegate and contributes to the NASP Advanced Skills Institute Planning Committee, where he works to enhance the professional development of school psychologists nationwide.

NASP Delegate

Alec Marentic, Ed.S., NCSP

HASP Early Career Committee

Chair: Keri Anacker

Co-Chair: SuiLong Xiong

HASP Social Justice Committee

Chair: Ari Henry

Co-Chair: Leslie Baunach 

HASP Conference Committee

Chair: Iris Mackey

Co-Chair: Holly Hoke,

Members: Alexis Jamison & Amanda Garrett

HASP Grant Committee

Chair: Holly Hoke

Co-Chair:  Leslie Baunach,

Members: Iris Mackey &

Alexis Jamison

HASP Legislative Committee

Chair: Leslie Baunach

Co-Chair: Alec Marentic