Aubrey Vinklarek

Aubrey Vinklarek, LCSW, CRA is a Senior Manager of Research Administration in the School of Social Work with over eight years of experience specializing in both pre- and post-award processes. Her expertise lies in the preparation and submission of competitive grant proposals, supporting faculty and research teams in navigating complex funding requirements. Aubrey received her MSSW from the UT Austin School of Social Work in 2017. She holds credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Research Administrator. Additionally, she was awarded the campus-wide Rookie Research Administrator Award in 2018.  She is an active member of the Association of Research Administrators (ARA), where she serves on the Resources and Professional Development Committee, and is also a member of the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA). Aubrey is passionate about advancing research through strategic administrative support and fostering collaborative environments.