Shamaree Cromartie Jones
40 Under 40 Class of 2023
Henrico, Virginia
Blood Disorders Program Coordinator
Virginia Department of Health
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I am confident that I am just getting started in making a lasting impact on the health outcomes of sickle cell disease.
Three words to describe me:
determined, inquisitive, attentive
The best part of my job:
continuing to bring awareness about sickle cell disease and seeing initiatives established to improve the quality of life for those individuals
Something that would surprise others about me:
I love going to the beach, but I'm afraid to get in the water.
With 15 years of public health experience, Shamaree Cromartie Jones started her public health career as a CDC Public Health Associate at a local health department, gaining hands-on experience working in various clinics and with a community health coalition. From there, she worked in HIV surveillance and pipeline programs to foster high school students’ interest and increase diversity in health careers.
Shamaree has found her passion in improving the quality of life for people with sickle cell disease. As the Blood Disorders Program Coordinator at the Virginia Department of Health, she manages several sickle cell programs and a bleeding disorders program. Shamaree’s focus is to increase awareness and education about sickle cell disease.
Shamaree holds a Master’s in Public Health degree from East Carolina University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
