Destiney Kinsey

Destiney Kinsey is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington, where she teaches graduate-level courses in macro practice, crisis intervention, social work supervision, and field education. She is licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in Texas and Louisiana and holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Her professional work spans technology, education, and nonprofit sectors, currently serving as a Program Manager for ESG initiatives at Indeed.com and running a private therapy practice focused on women's well-being.

• MSW in Social Work, Grambling State University (2015)
• BA in Social Work, Grambling State University (2014)

Her research and teaching interests are centered on macro-level social work interventions, including program development, crisis response, social inequities, incarceration, and digital safety in clinical practice. She emphasizes evidence-based strategies and community-centered approaches in both education and practice.

While no formal publications are listed, her academic contributions are reflected in her extensive course instruction across multiple semesters, including courses such as SOCW 5371: Inequities and Incarceration, SOCW 5324: Social Work Supervision, and various field education blocks. Her teaching portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on systemic issues and professional development in social work.

Destiney has no listed scientific awards or fellowships.

She advises and mentors aspiring social workers, though no formal student advisees are named. Her professional experience includes roles at Dallas ISD, the U.S. Air Force Family Advocacy Program, Volunteers of America, and the Webster Parish School Board. She integrates practical experience with academic instruction to support student learning and professional readiness.

She presented on digital safety in social work at the Case Management Association Northwest Louisiana in October 2024, titled "Bridging the Digital Divide: Safeguarding Patients from Online Exploitation," indicating active engagement in professional discourse.