Kinsey Dinan is deputy commissioner of the Office of Research and Policy Innovation (ORPI) in the NYC Department of Social Services/Human Resources Administration/Department of Homeless Services (DSS/HRA/DHS). As the agency’s research authority, ORPI conducts internal studies and evaluations and provides strategic direction and support for grant-funded projects, public-private research partnerships, and innovative pilot programming. Through these efforts, ORPI generates policy-relevant information and insights for DSS executive staff and leadership across HRA and DHS program areas, informing agency decision-making and contributing to high-priority agency initiatives. Prior to joining city government, Kinsey led the Family Economic Security team at the National Center for Children in Poverty, partnering with state policymakers and administrators to improve support for low-income working families. Kinsey holds a master’s degree in international relations from Yale University and a BA in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia.