Abby Kinch

Dr. Abby Kinch (she/her/hers) is the Chief of Staff at Student Veterans of America, where she oversees various facets of the organization, including research on veterans and higher education. A first-generation college student, she was an active SVA member, chapter president at Florida State University, and an advisor. She has advised the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Education. After serving as an Airborne Chinese Cryptologic Linguist in the U.S. Air Force immediately after 9/11, she worked in the private sector before earning her PhD in Public Administration and Policy. She also teaches at the University of South Florida.