Position 1, Precinct 2

As a process engineer, she is employed by Chevron Corporation as project manager in technology development. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston.

She resides in Pasadena with her husband and two children and shares her passion for education through several student and professional mentoring initiatives. As the founder of Community Leaders Encouraging Academia Through Sports, Inc. or CLEATS, the Pasadena native heads a community youth athletic program which allows students to explore their college futures by visiting local universities.

During 2020, Hinojosa serves as director on the board of ProUnitas, a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness of health and wellness resources for youth to be successful in school and beyond. She continues to grow her leadership skills as a Houston Leadership ISD 2020 fellow and a Houston Latinos for Education 2019 fellow.

Trustee Hinojosa was previously appointed in December 2019 to serve the unexpired portion of HCDE Position 1, Precinct 2, previously held by George Moore, until December 31, 2022. She ran for the Position 1, Precinct 2 seat in the November 8, 2022, election and won.

Hinojosa was sworn in on January 2, 2023, and her Position 1, Precinct 2, 6-year term runs from January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2028.