Trinity Hoskins

Experience in healthcare, human subjects research, and clinical operations. Skilled in participant recruitment, informed consent procedures, data collection, medical documentation, and maintaining compliance with research protocols and regulatory requirements. Experienced working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support clinical research, patient care, and public health initiatives while ensuring high-quality outcomes. Strong background in direct patient care, including vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and compassionate patient support. Brings exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and a commitment to advancing cardiovascular health through research, education, and community impact.

NIH Funded Lead Research Scholar, 06/2025 – 05/2026

Xavier University of Louisiana  –  Psychology Department, New Orleans, LA

• Through the Social Justice Participatory Action Research Collective, conducted psychological and health equity research using Python in Jupyter Notebook, quantitative data analysis, and the All of Us Researcher Workbench to test hypothesis-driven research questions
• Collected data on PTSD prevalence following traumatic brain injury care, focusing on 12 zip codes with high populations of people of color
• Accessed and analyzed diverse research data sources, including demographic surveys, electronic health records (EHRs), genomic data, and qualitative datasets to investigate health equity research questions.
• Submitted abstracts for national conferences and contributed to research prepared for peer-reviewed publication

Institute for Diverse Voices, Research Assistant 05/2024 – 05/2025

Xavier University of Louisiana – Psychology Department, New Orleans, LA

• Investigated alcohol use and risky behaviors in African American women in higher education through the theoretical framework of Alcohol myopia
• Designed, administered, and managed participant surveys using Qualtrics, collecting data from validated instruments including the SCS-R and YRBSS to assess alcohol consumption, sexual behaviors, aggression, and mental health outcomes.
• Analyzed survey data revealing that 43% of participants reported binge drinking (five or more drinks in a couple of hours) during the previous 30 days

• Black, C., Littlejohn, J., Clarke, A. et al. Who Are Flexnerian-Deprived Black Americans? A Quantitative Analysis of Historical Representation Within American Medical Education. J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-025-02699-w
• Hoskins, T. F., et al. Engaging Historically Black Undergraduate Students in Geriatric Mental Health. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 32(3), 263–266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2023.12.013
• Publication Highlight Illuminating the Importance of Geriatric Mental Health in the Black Community. https://www.xula.edu/news/2024/04/illuminating-the-importance-of-geriatric-mental-health-in-the-black-community.html

• A Community-Based Framework for Black Dementia and Elder Care — American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Annual Meeting, Arlington, VA | April 2026 | Podium Presentation
• Disparities in PTSD Prevalence Among Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury — Midwestern Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL | April 2026 | Poster Presentation
• Uplifting Historical Lived Expertise Through Sustainable Models for Black Dementia and Elder Care — Black Psychiatrists of America Conference, Atlanta, GA | April 2025 | Podium Presentation
• Black, Female, and Sober: Black Women and the Culture of Alcohol in Higher Education — 22nd Annual Festival of Scholars, New Orleans, LA | April 2025 | Poster Presentation
• Mental Health Policy and Advocacy Summit — Howard University, Washington, DC | September 2024
• Internal Medicine Conference — New Orleans, LA | February 2024
• American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Conference— New Orleans, LA | March 2023

• NASPA Certified Peer Educator
• CITI Program Good Clinical Practice Course
• CITI Program Institutional/Signatory Official: Human Subject Research
• CITI Program Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research

Mayo Clinic HBCU Summer Academy Program 06/2024 – 07/2024 

• Participated in a competitive professional development program designed to expose HBCU students to careers in medicine, biomedical research, and healthcare leadership.
• Engaged in discussions on regenerative medicine, digital health, artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, precision medicine, and diversity science.
• Learned from Mayo Clinic physicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders about a variety of career pathways, interdisciplinary collaboration, and emerging innovations in health sciences.
• Explored how cutting-edge research is translated into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes and advance healthcare delivery.

Evidence 2 Practice HIV Epidemiology Enrichment Program 10/2023 – 10/2023 New Orleans, LA

• Engaged in a week-long collaboration with Duke University healthcare professionals and Xavier University alumni learning alongside experts in HIV care, public health, and health systems innovation
• Studied HIV epidemiology, prevention strategies, and implementation science, applying Design Thinking principles to develop evidence-based public health interventions
• Delivered a presentation addressing generational stigmas surrounding HIV, emphasizing culturally responsive communication and effective community outreach strategies.
• Developed a comprehensive understanding of HIV prevention methods, including Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), and their role in reducing HIV transmission.

• Psi Chi International Honor Society, Member | 02/2026 – Present
• Black Psychiatrists of America, Student Member | 02/2025 – Present
• National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), Member | 08/2023 – Present
• Campus Peer Health Educators, Member | 08/2024 – 05/2026
• American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry Ambassador Program, Ambassador | 03/2023 – Present
• National Council of Negro Women, Member | 09/2022 – 05/2026

• National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), President | 05/2025 – 05/2026
• National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), Community Service Chair | 08/2024 – 05/2025
• Campus Peer Health Educators, Mental Health Committee Chair | 08/2024 – 05/2026