Dr. Jaymee Shell 3
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As a physician and the founder of Dr. Jaymee Shell DEI Consulting, Dr. Shell specializes in helping healthcare organizations move from good intentions to sustainable impact. Her approach bridges the gap between awareness and action—ensuring that DEI isn’t just spoken about, but actively lived out in policies, practices, and outcomes.
Many health systems have embraced the language of equity—issuing statements, appointing DEI officers, and hosting town halls. But too often, these efforts stall without a roadmap.
“Awareness is the first step,” says Dr. Shell. “But without a plan, it’s not enough. My job is to turn vision into a strategy with structure, goals, and accountability.”
She begins by working with leadership teams to define a clear DEI vision—one that aligns with the organization’s mission and meets the needs of both patients and staff. From there, she helps design a strategic framework that includes timelines, measurable objectives, and defined roles for leadership and frontline teams alike.
A key part of Dr. Shell’s approach is identifying where inequities already exist—often in places healthcare leaders haven’t thought to look.
Her firm conducts comprehensive equity audits that examine everything from hiring practices and clinical outcomes to decision-making structures and communication norms. These assessments don’t just highlight what’s missing—they reveal what’s possible when equity is embedded throughout the system.
She combines quantitative data (like demographic representation and patient outcome disparities) with qualitative insights from interviews and listening sessions to provide a holistic diagnosis. That dual lens helps organizations understand both the systems and the human experiences that drive inequity.
Once gaps are identified, Dr. Shell supports organizations in embedding equity into the day-to-day operations of care delivery, staffing, and leadership.
This includes:
“Performative DEI is performative because it stops at symbolism,” Dr. Shell notes. “Operational equity is about building systems that consistently produce fair outcomes for everyone.”
One of Dr. Shell’s strengths is her ability to foster buy-in across the organization without overwhelming staff. Her approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and built for the long haul.
She works with department leaders, ERGs, and DEI councils to build momentum, co-create solutions, and ensure that equity isn’t viewed as “extra work”—but core to excellence in healthcare.
Her focus on sustainable, achievable goals helps teams stay committed and motivated, even when the work gets challenging.
Under Dr. Shell’s guidance, organizations don’t just talk about equity—they measure it. From dashboard development to real-time reporting, she ensures that DEI initiatives are tracked, refined, and celebrated.
Her clients see results in the form of:
Ready to Go Beyond the DEI Statement?
Dr. Jaymee Shell helps healthcare organizations shift from performative DEI to purposeful action. With her expertise, equity becomes more than a conversation—it becomes a measurable, mission-driven commitment.
Turning Vision into Strategy
Many health systems have embraced the language of equity—issuing statements, appointing DEI officers, and hosting town halls. But too often, these efforts stall without a roadmap.
“Awareness is the first step,” says Dr. Shell. “But without a plan, it’s not enough. My job is to turn vision into a strategy with structure, goals, and accountability.”
She begins by working with leadership teams to define a clear DEI vision—one that aligns with the organization’s mission and meets the needs of both patients and staff. From there, she helps design a strategic framework that includes timelines, measurable objectives, and defined roles for leadership and frontline teams alike.
Diagnosing the Gaps
A key part of Dr. Shell’s approach is identifying where inequities already exist—often in places healthcare leaders haven’t thought to look.
Her firm conducts comprehensive equity audits that examine everything from hiring practices and clinical outcomes to decision-making structures and communication norms. These assessments don’t just highlight what’s missing—they reveal what’s possible when equity is embedded throughout the system.
She combines quantitative data (like demographic representation and patient outcome disparities) with qualitative insights from interviews and listening sessions to provide a holistic diagnosis. That dual lens helps organizations understand both the systems and the human experiences that drive inequity.
Operationalizing Equity
Once gaps are identified, Dr. Shell supports organizations in embedding equity into the day-to-day operations of care delivery, staffing, and leadership.
This includes:
- Reviewing policies for hidden bias and structural exclusion
- Coaching executives on inclusive leadership and decision-making
- Facilitating staff learning opportunities focused on racial equity and cultural humility
- Advising on hiring, compensation, and promotion processes that reflect equitable values
“Performative DEI is performative because it stops at symbolism,” Dr. Shell notes. “Operational equity is about building systems that consistently produce fair outcomes for everyone.”
Building Buy-In Without Burnout
One of Dr. Shell’s strengths is her ability to foster buy-in across the organization without overwhelming staff. Her approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and built for the long haul.
She works with department leaders, ERGs, and DEI councils to build momentum, co-create solutions, and ensure that equity isn’t viewed as “extra work”—but core to excellence in healthcare.
Her focus on sustainable, achievable goals helps teams stay committed and motivated, even when the work gets challenging.
Measurable Impact
Under Dr. Shell’s guidance, organizations don’t just talk about equity—they measure it. From dashboard development to real-time reporting, she ensures that DEI initiatives are tracked, refined, and celebrated.
Her clients see results in the form of:
- Improved retention of diverse staff
- Greater representation in leadership roles
- Enhanced trust with marginalized communities
- Better health outcomes for historically underserved populations
Ready to Go Beyond the DEI Statement?
Dr. Jaymee Shell helps healthcare organizations shift from performative DEI to purposeful action. With her expertise, equity becomes more than a conversation—it becomes a measurable, mission-driven commitment.