Brian E. Kinsella

Brian E. Kinsella (born 1983) is an American veteran, entrepreneur, and former financial analyst. He is an advocate for military and veterans' mental health, as well as suicide prevention initiatives in the United States.

He served as an active-duty U.S. Army Officer, attaining the rank of captain and is a recipient of the Meritorious Public Service Medal for his dedication and support to the Army.

He co-founded the nonprofit organization Stop Soldier Suicide.

Early life and education Kinsella spent his childhood in Howell Township, New Jersey. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Johns Hopkins University, where he was recognized as a distinguished military graduate of the University's Reserve Officers' Training Corps program (ROTC). During his second year at Johns Hopkins University, one of Kinsella's housemates was stabbed by an intruder and succumbed of his injuries.

Career

Military career Kinsella served in the U.S. Army in Baghdad, Iraq, as a captain and detachment commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

After his service ended, Kinsella co-founded the non-profit organization Stop Soldier Suicide. He later joined Goldman Sachs in 2013, focusing on the energy sector. Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, hosts the Salute from the Chief event for Dr. Anthony Hassan and Brian Kinsella in the National Capitol Region, April 25, 2019

Nonprofit, mental healthcare and veteran advocacy During the years from 2010 to 2017, Kinsella volunteered to serve as chief executive officer for Stop Soldier Suicide and continues to serve as Chairman of the board on a volunteer basis. employing forensic software to retrospectively study the digital activities of deceased service members' cellphones and computers, which provide valuable behavioral insights used for potential preventive measures. The Black Box Project has recently gained more attention, due to the positive effects it has had in preventing suicides within the military veteran community by detecting signs of suicidal thoughts earlier.

Other initiatives Kinsella has undertaken to raise awareness, include the "Ride for Life" campaign in 2012, a fundraiser for veteran causes, in collaboration with veterans, Wall Street firms, and Derek Wallis. The "Night for Life" event was held again in 2014 'Other involvement for veteran awareness include a public endorsement and hosting a screening for the Emmy Award-nominated documentary (2018): Almost Sunrise'', in 2016.

In August 2021, amid the fall of the Afghan government and the subsequent withdrawal of U.S. troops, followed by the resurgence of the Taliban, Kinsella volunteered in the Commercial Task Force group of volunteer civilians, aiding the evacuation of high-risk Afghans, including American citizens stranded in the country.

Kinsella undertook the role of managing lists of hundreds of individuals from the Peacock Lounge at the Willard InterContinental in Washington, D.C. Combined total efforts culminated in the evacuation of as many as 5,000 evacuees from Kabul.

Honors and awards In recognition of his service and dedication, Kinsella was awarded the Meritorious Public Service Medal by the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Mark A. Milley, on April 25, 2019.