About this speaker
Haylin Dennison is a licensed therapist and community leader with a passion for improving mental health services and advocating for underserved populations. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, she earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, where she began her career working for the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health.
After returning to Hawaii, Haylin held several key positions, including Mental Health Coordinator for the Hawaii State Judiciary and Suicide Prevention Coordinator at the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System. She currently works with medical students and physicians at the John A Burns School of Medicine. In 2019, she founded Mindwerks Clinic, a mental health center focused on Maternal Mental Health. In 2022, she and her eldest son Mat founded a teen wellness center called, Spill The Tea Cafe in response to our youth mental health crisis. Haylin is also the proud mother of four children.
Haylin is an expert in Physician Wellness, Adolescent Mental Health, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy. She is passionate about educating parents on how to best support their LGBTQIA+ children, helping them develop a loving and supportive relationship with their child while ensuring their future success.
Haylin's dedication to improving mental health access and advocating for LGBTQIA+ youth has had a significant impact on the community. Her commitment to improving the lives of those around her is a true testament to her character.
