Meet the Board

 Director of Psychological Services 

Dr. Samantha Kalilikane is a licensed clinical psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Hawai‘i School of Professional Psychology. She brings over two decades of experience in mental health, education, and psychological assessment across diverse populations. Dr. Kalilikane has worked extensively with children, adolescents, adults, and families in clinical, educational, and community settings. Her areas of expertise include psychological and neuropsychological assessment, trauma-informed care, infant mental health, suicide prevention, and culturally responsive intervention.  Dr. Kalilikane has served in leadership roles supervising doctoral interns, practicum students, and post-doctoral residents, and has facilitated didactic seminars on topics such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, attachment, and narrative therapy. In addition to clinical work, she is a certified ASIST trainer and has collaborated with military, law enforcement, and community organizations to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Director of Education & Training

Dr. Sean-Michael Suarez is a dedicated post-doctoral resident who brings both lived experience and clinical expertise to his work at Imua Center. With a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and a specialization in Health Psychology, Dr. Suarez has worked extensively with individuals, couples, families, and youth from diverse cultural and clinical backgrounds. He is especially passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA2S+ community, enhancing athletic performance through sports psychology, and providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.

Dr. Suarez’s approach is integrative and strength-based, drawing from a wide range of evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, ACT, family systems, play therapy, and expressive arts modalities. His background as a professional athlete and educator enhances his work with children, adolescents, and high-performing individuals. At Imua Center, he combines psychological insight with the spirit of Imua—encouraging every client to move forward with courage, purpose, and resilience.