Chrishon Newton, BSW

Leave Case Manager

A native of St. Louis, Chrishon came to the WashU Cares after working as the Mental Health Coordinator at Habif Health and Wellness Center here at Washington University. She received her Bachelors in Social Work from University of Missouri, St. Louis. She has a passion for DEI initiatives, advocacy, support, and community building. She believes that active curiosity begets growth toward intentionality of purpose. In her spare time, Chrishon enjoys reading, connecting to nature, and spending time with family and friends.

“Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” -James Baldwin