Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

Coffee Talks Presented by ProService Hawaii - Mental Health Matters: Supporting Your Team Drives Business Success

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month — Let's Start the Conversation Over Coffee.

Get ready to kickstart your mornings with Coffee Talks seminar series designed to elevate your business expertise and expand your professional network. Wherever you are in your business career, Coffee Talks offers something for everyone. Fuel your ambition, deepen your knowledge, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for success.

Join us for an engaging session as we explore the critical role mental health plays in building a successful, thriving workplace. Whether you're a business owner, leader, manager, or team member this conversation will provide you with actionable insights on how to better support your team— and, in turn, drive your organization's success.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and gain valuable tools that will empower you and your team to succeed.

Registration includes coffee and complimentary pastries.

Featured Speaker:

Maricel Blackwell
Senior Manager, Well-Being Programs
HMSA

Maricel Blackwell is proud to work at HMSA whose mission is to provide the people of Hawaii access to a sustainable, quality health care system that improves the overall health and well-being of our state. Her current and previous roles of Manager, Well-Being Programs and Alliance Manager, respectively, support this overarching goal.

Maricel is a seasoned Hawaii professional with two decades of experience in the insurance and financial services industries. She has extensive background in operations, management, sales and marketing, communications, human resources, compliance, and vendor management. She is a results-focused leader with the ability to hire, train, and manage associates with diverse skill sets while addressing bottom line issues through budget review and financial analysis.

Prior to working at HMSA, Maricel was an executive manager and registered representative for two Fortune 500 Companies. She is recognized for successfully establishing and implementing policies and procedures that improved overall effectiveness and reduced operational costs. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Maricel moved to Oahu where she received her BSBA from Hawaii Pacific University. She currently resides in Honolulu where she is an active member in her community.

Dr. Allana Coffee
Co-Founder & Clinical Psychologist
Honolulu Psychology Collective

Allana Wade Coffee, Ph.D., LLC, is a licensed psychologist with a Ph.D in Educational Psychology earned in 2004 and an additional 4 year re-specialization certificate in clinical psychology earned in 2012. Since 1995 Allana Coffee has worked in public and private education, community mental health, Kaiser Permanente and private practice serving adolescents, adults, couples, and parents. Dr. Coffee has written curricula and provided professional training for domestic violence treatment. She co-authored and published an article on the effects of domestic violence on children with her husband Jerry Coffee, Jr.

In 2005, Dr. Coffee published a manual for teaching anger-management and communication skills in the elementary school classroom. Dr. Coffee’s experiences both as a student, a teacher and consultant in the Hawaii State Department of Education system make her especially sensitive to the unique experiences faced by parents, teachers and students. Dr. Coffee’s personal and professional experiences contribute to her ability to provide culturally relevant and useful support.

Jerry Coffee
Co-Founder & Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Honolulu Psychology Collective

Jerry Coffee is a seasoned therapist and relationship coach with over 25 years of experience serving the people of Hawaii. Raised in Leeward Oahu, Jerry attended local public schools before earning his Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Hawaii. His work is built on the belief that the most important relationship anyone will ever have is the one with themselves — a foundation he sees as essential for personal growth, healthy relationships, and professional success.

Jerry specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families set clear goals, build emotional resilience, and strengthen communication. His areas of expertise include managing depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, parenting challenges, emotional intimacy, anger management, and navigating blended family dynamics.

In addition to relationship coaching, Jerry provides career coaching designed to help clients succeed within Hawaii’s unique workplace culture. Drawing from his extensive work as an employee assistance provider, he offers practical, culturally informed guidance to those navigating career development, relocation adjustments, and workplace transitions.

Jerry’s approach blends evidence-based practices, common sense, and humor, always grounded in the deep belief that trust between client and provider is the most powerful catalyst for lasting change.

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Date and Time

Thursday May 22, 2025
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM HST

8:30 - 9:00 AM: Registration
9:00 - 9:50 AM: Program
9:50 - 10:00 AM: Q&A
10:00 - 10:30 AM: Networking

Location

HMSA Meeting Room

Parking entrance is located on Sheridan Street. Parking will be validated.

818 Keeaumoku St Honolulu HI 96814

Fees/Admission

Chamber, YP & HFMA Member Rate: $10
Non-Member Rate: $25

Walk-In Chamber, YP & HFMA Member Rate: $15
Walk-In Non-Member Rate: $30

Cancellation policy for non-members:
5 days or more prior to event full refund
2-4 days before event 50% refund
0-1 day before event no refund

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Contact Information

Ruvi Sirmans, Program and Events Manager
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