Neurotrauma Program

Rita is a 1985 TBI Survivor from a motor vehicle accident, a Registered Nurse with an active Hawaii Nursing License who worked for the American Red Cross as a Nurse Aide Tester for 8 years. As a volunteer of 11 years for the ARC, she was lead of Health Services at the time of disaster so has had to open 3 shelters on Kauai. She is a member of the Hawaii’s STBIAB as Kauai’s TBI Representative who also represents the STBIAB on Kauai’s MACFEA (Mayor’s Advisory Committee For Equal Access) for people with disabilities. While it has not been easy, Rita achieved these accomplishments after her accident and would like survivors and family members to know IT IS possible!