Board Members

Trina Nahm-Mijo Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology, Dance, and Women's Studies since 1979. She served as Chairperson of the General Education and Public Services Division from 1988-91 and Chair of the Social Science and Humanities Division from 1996-2003. She is currently the Chair of the Social Science and Public Services Department since 2011. She has received many awards and grants for her innovative, holistic approach to teaching the whole person. She has actively fostered integrative learning and curriculum by pioneering the human services certificate program, the expressive arts curriculum, and the learning communities teaching model at Hawai`i Community College. Trina is a nonprofit founder serving youth in at-risk environments: Offering skill-building and entrepreneurial training in the areas of digital media arts, sound recording engineering, permaculture, and culinary arts as a means of engaging youth in pathways to higher education and work. Dr. Nahm-Mijo was also President of the Board of Family Crisis Shelter, Inc. (now Turning Point for Families) for 15 years and has started at least 20 programs and organizations still in existence today in the areas of innovative education, culture and the arts, women’s issues, and mental health.

Lenneal Henderson, Ph.D. is a Distinguished Professor of Public and International Affairs Emeritus, Senior Fellow at the William Donald Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore. He is currently a faculty member of the Fielding Graduate University and a Visiting Professor of Government at the College of William and Mary, where he teaches ethics and Public Policy. He obtained his AB, MA and Ph.D degrees from the University of California, Berkeley and was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. He has served as Chair of the Board of the Maryland Humanities Council and is currently on the Boards of the Virginia Humanities Foundation and Lifenet Health.

Laura Sherwood, PhD. Laura received her PhD from Fielding Graduate University and her MA in Organizational Development from Antioch, strongly focusing on Leadership and Social Change. Her research includes an in-depth study of Photovoice methods and female activists using visual art to mobilize social change in India. Laura has created programs in higher education and nonprofit sectors utilizing creative methods to amplify the voices of vulnerable communities, i.e., individuals recovering from addiction, LGBTQIA communities, and survivors of sexual abuse. She served as a Board member at GLESN Hawaii, Hawaii HIV Foundation, and Community Grassroots. In addition, numerous committees focused on equity and inclusion of diverse populations. Laura is the Founded Transformative Arts Project; she is passionate about creating space for all voices to be heard through the power of visual storytelling. Youtube

Eileen Dwyer, Nonprofit Consultant Eileen has over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She is adept at establishing and maintaining positive relationships with donors, board members, volunteers, clients, vendors, and critical decision-makers. Eileen has an extensive charity event management, fundraising, and grant writing/administration background. With a Degree in Fine Arts from Mount St. University, Eileen is passionate about TAP’s goal of Empowering Communities Through Art.

Julie Jenkins is an accomplished Human Resource and Organizational Development Executive with experience in Corporate Fortune 10 companies and the Non-Profit space. She prides herself in leveraging her expertise in Diversity, Change Management, and Inclusion as the lens to Talent Management.

Sandra Silva is a CPA and has worked with several non-profits professionally and as a board member. She works with various businesses but especially enjoys working with non-profits and socially responsible enterprises. Sandra has served on numerous boards and committees throughout her career.