Anika Gearhart

Anika Gearhart serves as an Instructor in the Department of Psychology Social Sciences at Leeward Community College within the University of Hawai'i system. She maintains active roles as Psychology Discipline Co-Coordinator and Psychology Club Advisor while contributing significantly to campus governance through multiple committee appointments.

Her academic foundation includes:

• BA from Mount Holyoke College
• MA and MS from Sacred Heart University
• CT (ABD) from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa

Professional interests center on psychology with specialized focus in mental health advocacy, wellness programming, and social justice applications. Her dual leadership in the Wellness Committee and Social Justice League demonstrates integrated commitment to student well-being and equity initiatives, further amplified through her external role on the NAMI Executive Board. Teaching innovations in distance education and open resources reflect contemporary pedagogical engagement.

Advising occurs primarily through the Psychology Club where students explore academic and career pathways. Campus contributions extend to co-chairing Creativi-Tea (faculty/staff crafting group) and participating in the Laulima Advisory Group for learning management systems. While formal research labs aren't maintained, applied psychology work manifests through committee-driven wellness programs and mental health advocacy both on campus and through NAMI.