OUR TEAM
Dr. Hinojosa is an incoming Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Mexico. She graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2016 with a B.A. in Psychology. In 2021, she completed her Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology at Tufts University. Dr. Hinojosa became a NIAAA K99/R00 MOSAIC Scholar at Emory University as part of the Grady Trauma Project.
Grace graduated from the University of Alabama in 2024 with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in the Randall Research Scholars Program (RRSP). As an undergraduate, she worked as a research assistant in the Relationships and Development Lab and served as an RRSP research mentor. After graduation, Grace joined Dr. Hinojosa at Emory University and later transferred with her to the University of New Mexico. She plans to work with the Hinojosa Lab for two years before pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Her research interests center on gender differences in the psychological and physical health consequences of trauma, particularly exploring neurobiological risk factors that contribute to women’s increased susceptibility to PTSD and other long-term health outcomes following trauma exposure. Grace hopes her research will inform targeted, evidence-based interventions for women experiencing PTSD. In her career, she also aims to integrate trauma-informed care practices for survivors of interpersonal violence in settings where disclosure often occurs, such as primary care and university environments. Grace devotes her free time to spoiling her two adorable puppies, Rocco and Rosie.
Amanda Klingler is a sophomore at the University of New Mexico where she is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts. Her research interests surround developmental changes in women who have been exposed to trauma and how that affects their mental health, physical wellbeing, and future success. Following graduation, she wishes to pursue her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology to become a counselor focused on women’s health and development. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and being in the barn with her horses.
Isabel is a junior at the University of New Mexico, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Addiction Counseling and a minor in Criminology. She plans to continue assisting with research in The Hinojosa Lab for the remainder of her junior year and into her senior year, hoping to expand her knowledge of research methodologies and deepen her understanding of the relationship between PTSD and AUD. Upon graduation, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in psychology, focusing her research on posttraumatic stress disorder and alternate coping mechanisms. Isabel competes in pole vault on the UNM track team and dedicates her spare time to her training.
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Graduate Student
Sarah Lee is a third-year student at the University of New Mexico where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Statistics. Currently, she studies reward processing in co-occurring PTSD and AUD. Her other research interests include investigating underlying mechanisms and etiology in neurodegenerative diseases, specifically Parkinson’s disease. In her spare time, Sarah also enjoys drawing, drinking coffee, and playing violin. After completion of undergraduate studies, Sarah plans to apply to graduate school to continue her research.