Gina M Manguno-Mire PhD

Dr. Gina M. Manguno-Mire is a licensed clinical psychologist and forensic psychology specialist serving on the faculty of Tulane University School of Medicine as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Forensic Division. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Louisiana State University and completed her psychology internship at the New Orleans Veterans Affairs Medical Center, followed by postdoctoral research fellowship training focused on posttraumatic stress at Tulane University. Dr. Manguno-Mire is board certified in Forensic Psychology. Her clinical practice centers on forensic psychological evaluation for the courts, including assessments of competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and sentencing or mitigation. She is known for trauma-informed forensic evaluations and adult violence risk assessments, integrating clinical expertise with careful attention to legal standards and public safety considerations. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Manguno-Mire is the founder of Tulane’s Forensic Psychology Training program and serves as Director of Forensic Training, supporting the education and supervision of clinicians in forensic practice. Her scholarly interests include violence risk assessment among defendants with mental illness on conditional release or probation, as well as factors related to competency and competency restoration.