Robbye Kinkade

Robbye Kinkade is a public health professional and educator with extensive experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training and consulting. She is the Founder and CEO of Kinkade DEI Consulting.4 Kinkade has over 25 years of experience in public health and has implemented various health-related training, presentations, and workshops for diverse audiences.2

Currently, Kinkade holds the position of Clinical Assistant Professor in the Health Science Program at Stony Brook University.1 She previously served as the Director of the School of Health Professions Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from June 2020 to August 2022.1

Kinkade's areas of expertise include:

• Implicit bias training
• Microaggression awareness
• Stereotype threat education
• Creating safe spaces for DEI training
• Cultural competency
• Public health education

Her educational background includes:

• Master of Public Health (MPH) from Stony Brook University
• Currently pursuing a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) at SUNY Downstate School of Public Health1

Throughout her career, Kinkade has been involved in various state and national-level training programs funded by organizations such as the New York State Department of Health, the Health Resources and Service Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.3 Her work has covered a wide range of health-related issues, including HIV/AIDS, STDs, domestic violence, and cultural competency.3

At Stony Brook University, Kinkade teaches Communication Skills as a core course for the Health Science major and several courses in the Public Health/Community Health concentration.3