Larnez Kinsey

Larnez Kinsey is a writer for Black Westchester Magazine, a public-health advocate, and a seasoned New York State civil servant with two decades of service, including the last ten years as a Security Hospital Treatment Assistant in a maximum-security forensic psychiatric facility. With deep expertise in crisis management inside one of the state’s most demanding environments, she brings unmatched frontline insight into trauma, safety, human behavior, and the systemic gaps that influence community outcomes. A lifelong supercreative, Larnez is also the Co-Founder and CEO of BlackGate Consulting Group, where she uses her multidisciplinary skill set to drive transformative change for businesses, nonprofits, and community-based organizations. Her work bridges policy, protection, and healing, grounded in a clear understanding of cybernetic ecology, New York’s cultural landscape, and the interplay between mental health and community resilience. Larnez is additionally a co-host on Black Westchester Magazine’s flagship shows, People Before Politics and The Sunday Rundown, where she elevates community voices and engages in conversations that challenge systems and amplify truth. She also serves as the Economic Development Chair for the Yonkers NAACP and is a Reiki Master Teacher, integrating holistic wellness with strategic advocacy. Through every role, Larnez remains committed to empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and moving resources to the places where they can create the greatest impact.