Jane Hinson became the Iredell County Public Health Director in September of 2013. Prior to her arrival in Iredell County, Jane was serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Hospice of Scotland County. Her public health background includes 5 years as the Scotland County Health Director with an additional 10 years of nursing leadership experience at the Health Department. 
 
Jane holds a Bachelor of Science in nursing from UNC-Charlotte and a Master of Science in public management from UNC-Pembroke. She is also a 2005 graduate of the Southeast Public Health Leadership Institute.

Jane believes in community involvement and has served as the chair and vice-chair of Scotland County Board of Health, chair of the Scotland County Partnership for Children and Families, chair of the Scotland County Child Fatality Team and also served on the Scotland County Community Child Protection Team, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and Aging Advisory Council. It is evident in Jane’s experience that she is dedicated to improving public health. She understands the value of strong community partnerships for achieving the most optimal health outcomes for the community. Jane is pleased to be serving the citizens of Iredell County and looks forward to helping make Iredell County a healthier community.