September 20, 2022

Meet Sha Neice Hinton, MSW 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Engagement Coordinator 

Sha Neice Hinton comes to WashU Orthopedics from Affinia Healthcare, where for the past five years she has served as program manager for their women and infants service, working to bring awareness to disparities in prenatal care participation and birth outcomes, with particular focus on St. Louis’ underserved communities and patients of color. Prior to Affinia, she worked as a case manager and resident advocate at St. Louis’ Kathy J. Weinman Shelter. Sha Neice holds a Master’s of Social Work from WashU’s Brown school, with undergraduate training in human development and family studies. She also has specialized training in DEI and experience in clinical and community research, and we're excited to have Sha Neice on the orthopedics team!

Where are you from? 

I’m “from the Lou and I’m proud,”...in my Nelly voice! I recently relocated 15 minutes outside of  St. Louis City; however, St. Louis will always be home.

What brought you to Washington University Orthopedics?

Prior to coming to Washington University Orthopedics I worked in the maternal-child department at a local community health center. In my previous role, I worked to bring awareness to racial disparities in birth outcomes of African American mothers and to decrease the infant mortality rate of African American babies. The combination of my previous role and my master's degree in social work spun my desire to pursue DEI as a career. Upon completing my graduate degree this past spring, I began exploring career opportunities in DEI which led me here. 

How do you support staff and faculty?

In my role, I will be working to identify opportunities for growth for our department in the area of diversity, equity, inclusion and engagement. I am hoping to continue the work of making orthopedic surgery a place where everyone feels welcomed, valued and appreciated.

What aspect of your work are you most looking forward to?    

I am most looking forward to the journey of understanding, deep conversations, and growing together as a department. It is important to build relationships with one another. This happens through conversations, relationships and accountability.

What led you towards a career in DEI?

My children motivated me to pursue a career in DEI. I grew up in Ferguson, MO, and the pain that was experienced by that community after the murder of Michael Brown, Jr. is personal to me. Effecting change for a better and more equitable life for my children and future generations is personal to me. They are the reason why I do this work!

What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? 

I enjoy home decorating, crafting, and roller skating, and spending time with my family.

What’s the best advice you ever received?

Believe what you see not what you hear!

If you weren't in health care, what would you like to be doing?

If I were not in health care I would be doing voice overs for television or radio.

Anything else you’d like to share? 

I recently celebrated 15 years of marriage to my wonderful spouse, Demetrius. We have three amazing children – Kaleigh, 14, Kennedy 12 and Kai, 9. We recently adopted a high-energy puppy, Auggie.

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