Ana K Espinosa

PhD Candidate | Lecturer | School of Psychology, University of Ottawa

Canada

About

Researcher in forensic developmental psychology who explores how children’s rights are affected by parents’ behavior during play. I am currently a third-year doctoral student in the Experimental Psychology program at the University of Ottawa. My research unites two strands of significant inquiry: protection of children's rights and youth's development. I have been granted over $35,000 to conduct research in a broad range of fields, including developmental and forensic psychology, mental health and wellness, and digital interventions for health care. A lifelong researcher who is committed to social justice and advocacy for at-risk populations around the globe.

Experience

  • University of Ottawa (3 yrs 10 mos)
    • Professor
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Graduate Mentor (Faculty of Social Sciences)
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    • Teaching assistant
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

  • Research Assistant at Scholars at Risk
    Oct 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Monitoring and research of situations that affect academic freedom in America. Protection of academics under threat, prevention of attacks on higher education communities, and promotion of academic freedom.

  • Ontario Tech University (2 yrs 1 mo)
    • Mental Health Peer Mentor
      Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant
      Sep 2020 - Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Clinical Psychologist at CAPA Arronte
    Mar 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to children, adolescents and adults.

  • Clinical psychology intern at Tecnológico de Monterrey
    Mar 2020 - Jun 2020 · 4 mos

    Psychological intervention and follow-ups to COVID-19 victims