National
Research Policy Intern
Kirsten Hinck is a research policy intern at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. She was born in Utah and raised in Southeastern Idaho. As an undergrad, Kirsten worked as a teaching assistant and research assistant for the political science department at Brigham Young University in Utah where she graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Editing. After graduating, she worked at the AnBryce Foundation in McLean, Virginia. Kirsten wants to dedicate her career to help ensure that all students throughout the U.S. have access to high-quality education and well-trained, effective teachers. She is excited to contribute to this cause through her research at Fordham.