Tracy Stewart, PhD 

College of Liberal Arts - School of Social Work

Assistant Professor of Social Work 

Education 

Dr. Tracy J. Stewart is an Alaska Native (Unangax/Aleut) with deep familial roots in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. She earned her doctorate in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) in 2022. Before pursuing her doctorate, she completed a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Angelo State University and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from UAA. 

Biography

Dr. Stewart brings extensive clinical experience across diverse settings, including college counseling centers, integrative health outpatient clinics, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and Tribal healthcare clinics. Her broad expertise underscores her commitment to holistic, community-centered approaches to mental health. Dr. Stewart is passionately dedicated to working at the community level, particularly with rural and Indigenous populations. Her work is deeply informed by her cultural heritage and a commitment to improving health outcomes in underserved areas.  

Before joining Hawai'i Pacific University (HPU), Dr. Stewart contributed her expertise to a non-profit Tribal healthcare organization in Alaska, serving the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands region. Her work there was pivotal in writing, securing, and managing grant funds to support the organization's Food Sovereignty program. This program plays a crucial role in promoting Tribal wellness practices, including the use of traditional food methods, to mitigate health disparities and enhance food security in Indigenous communities.