Her research focuses on the impact of oppression (particularly racism, mental health, and environment) on the health and well-being of vulnerable populations. In her teaching Dr. Hamilton-Hinch strives to encourage and instill in her students that recreation and leisure should be available for ALL. She was previously employed by the Halifax Recreation Department where she was instrumental in developing programs to attract diverse communities into community centers. At Dalhousie University she is intimately involved in trying to increase diversity in students, faculty and staff, particularly in the Faculty of Health Professions and the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math disciplines.