May Staff Spotlight: Elizabeth Hinckley

Our Staff Spotlight this month is Elizabeth Hinckley, Clinical and Translational Research Coordinator for Pediatric Neurology. Elizabeth has been with VUMC since June 2020. Before moving to Nashville, she lived in Ann Arbor, MI and worked at the University of Michigan. At U of M she worked in the Psychiatry Department managing clinical trials that explored the neural mechanisms of mind-body therapies in the treatment of adult post-traumatic stress disorder. 

Q: What is your favorite work-related memory?
A: It's hard to choose one! Despite starting during the pandemic and working semi-remotely, I have made so many amazing connections with my colleagues. Everyone I have met and worked with at VUMC has been so kind, supportive, and welcoming! I love the sense of community here.

Q: How do you like to spend your free time?
A: I love to be outdoors! Since moving to Tennessee, I have really enjoyed exploring new hiking trails and rivers/lakes to kayak on in the area.

Q: What is the most helpful advice you've received?
A: Always have a great mentor and always be a great mentor.

Q: Growing up, what did you want to be?
A: A professional water polo player.

Q: If time and money were no issue, what hobby would you get into?
A: I would love to get into photography or spend more time painting (perhaps while traveling to countries I've never been to before).

Q: If you have could dinner with one person, living or dead, who would it be?
A: Ruth Bader Ginsburg!

Q: What inspires you?
A: Nature, family, friends, and kids.