Full Name
Grace Hotaling
Job Title
Graduate Research Assistant
Company
University of Colorado
Speaker Bio
Ms. Grace Hotaling is a Master of Social Work candidate and clinical intern at Walls Counseling in Colorado Springs, where she provides trauma-informed therapy services. She also serves as a graduate research assistant at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, focusing on the role of social workers in correctional settings and the impact of moral injury on professionals working in high-stress environments. Her work includes literature reviews, data analysis, and the development of evidence-based resources designed to support practitioner well-being and strengthen rehabilitative approaches. Ms. Hotaling earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Westmont College and plans to integrate research, clinical practice, and advocacy throughout her career.
Grace Hotaling