Devin Winsett

Social Worker
Refill Jackson Initiative

After graduating from Millsaps College with a degree in Sociology and Anthropology in 2016, Devin Winsett taught English as a second language in Mexico City. He later returned to the United States by way of New Orleans where he served as a City Year Corps member at a middle school in the Ninth Ward community. Wishing to pursue a career in social work and return to Jackson, Devin earned his Master of Social Work from Jackson State University in 2021.

Devin has served as a caseworker for a youth group home and as a residential care specialist at a youth residential treatment facility. He completed his field placement with the Refill Jackson Initiative and fell in love with the work of supporting young adults in the context of workforce development. He joined the team full-time as a Social Worker and Instructor in May of 2021.

Devin also teaches at Millsaps College as an Adjunct Professor of Sociology. In his free time, Devin enjoys traveling, cooking, and attending local arts and music events in Jackson.