Her research focuses on diversity, the intersection of work and family, leader-follower relations, and employee job search and recruitment. In 2016 her research on professional image maintenance among pregnant women was recognised as the Best Paper in the Academy of Management Journal. This paper was also recognised as a finalist for the Rosabeth Moss Kanter award for work-family research. Dr. Hinojosa has taught courses in organisational behaviour, human resource management, staffing and compensation. She earned her Ph.D. from Texas Tech University.