History of Sheinelle Jones in Timeline

Sheinelle Jones is an American journalist, news anchor, and correspondent for NBC News. She co-hosts "Today with Jenna & Sheinelle," the fourth hour of "Today," and hosts "Wild Child" on NBC's "The More You Know." Prior to her current roles, Jones was a co-host of the third hour of "Today" and co-anchored "Weekend Today."

April 19, 1978: Sheinelle Jones Born

Sheinelle Marie Jones was born on April 19, 1978.

2007: Marriage to Uche Ojeh

In 2007, Sheinelle Jones married Uche Ojeh, whom she had met at Northwestern University.

October 4, 2014: Joins Weekend Today

On October 4, 2014, Sheinelle Jones joined Today as part of Weekend Today.

January 2019: Becomes co-host on 3rd Hour Today

In January 2019, Sheinelle Jones became a co-host on 3rd Hour Today.

December 21, 2019: Leaves Weekend Today

On December 21, 2019, Sheinelle Jones left Weekend Today.

February 2020: Vocal Cord Surgery

In February 2020, Sheinelle Jones underwent surgery to remove lesions from her vocal cord, resulting in two weeks of silence and six weeks away from work.

2021: Executive Producer for Documentary

In 2021, Sheinelle Jones was the executive producer for the documentary 'Stories We Tell: The Fertility Secret', which explored the impact of fertility issues on women of color.

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2023: Uche Ojeh Diagnosis

In 2023, Uche Ojeh, Sheinelle Jones' husband, was diagnosed with glioblastoma.

November 2024: Family Medical Leave

In November 2024, Sheinelle Jones took family medical leave from NBC News to care for her husband after his diagnosis in 2023.

May 23, 2025: Death of Uche Ojeh

On May 23, 2025, Today announced that Uche Ojeh, Sheinelle Jones' husband, had died of aggressive glioblastoma. Jones had been on family medical leave from NBC News since November 2024.