SWC Mission
At Sharon Washington Consulting (SWC), we help healthcare organizations and professionals build aligned, inclusive, and resilient workplaces that foster better care, stronger leadership, and equitable outcomes.
Our mission is to transform healthcare systems by helping institutions align culture, empower diverse teams, and drive systemic change through thoughtful leadership and organizational strategy.
SWC specializes in bridging the gaps between leadership, culture, and systemic impact. Through trauma-informed leadership, workplace transformation strategies, and an understanding of social drivers of health, we equip organizations with the tools to cultivate lasting, meaningful change.
Values are at the core of our work
We hold the following principles dear:
Transformation is a Healing Process
Change is not just about policy—it’s about deep, systemic healing. At SWC, we recognize that the journey toward organizational alignment and cultural transformation requires reflection, commitment, and accountability. We approach this work with a balance of strategy and care, guiding institutions and leaders through courageous conversations and actions that lead to sustainable change.
Authenticity & Commitment Drive Real Impact
We partner with organizations and leaders who are genuinely invested in transformation. SWC seeks clients who go beyond surface-level solutions and engage in meaningful, lasting change. Our work is most impactful when we collaborate with teams that are ready to challenge norms, align leadership, and reshape workplace culture for the better.
Honesty, Humility, and Transparency in Leadership
Lasting transformation requires leaders who embody honesty, humility, and transparency. Effective leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about leading with courage, embracing vulnerability, and fostering trust. SWC helps leaders cultivate these qualities to drive inclusive, aligned, and thriving organizations where both employees and patients benefit.
"Peace, Friends!"
"In our shared history, we've never had such abundant access to diverse thoughts, experiences, identities, and cultures. With these challenges and responsibilities, we possess the tools to achieve healing beyond our bravest ancestors' wildest imaginations."
Sharon Washington, Ed.D., MPH
Founder/CEO
Dr. Washington is renowned for engaging diverse audiences on the complex intersections of race, historical trauma, social inequality and justice, and the impact of these factors on health and societal outcomes.
An award winning educator, Sharon creates and instructs courses and trainings reflecting the deliberate use of educational settings as safe spaces for healing from the social and cultural trauma of racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression that limit the capacity of the human spirit, so that learners may use that power to heal the world.
Previously, Sharon was an Assistant Professor of Instruction for the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) at Temple University, where she served as the founder and Chair of the SBS Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and the Co-Chair for the Diversity and Inclusion committee for the College of Public Health. Prior to joining Temple, Sharon served as a lecturer in the Department of Medical Education, and Director for Curriculum Development and Academic Enhancement for the Center for Multicultural and Community Affairs (CMCA) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Sharon is a Gates Millennium Scholar, class of 2003, and Past President of the Gates Millennium Scholars Alumni Association, a network of over 20,000 diverse millennial scholars and professionals. Dr. Washington-Gilliam earned her doctorate in health education from Teachers College, Columbia University; her masters of public health from the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University; and her bachelor of arts in African American Studies from Temple University.
At SWC, our team and staff embody a powerful combination of dedication, expertise, and compassion. We are committed to making a sustainable impact by fostering equity, healing, and transformation in our work.
Project Coordinator
Amani Gilliam
Amani is a passionate student of psychology, currently enrolled in a joint bachelors and masters program. She provides extraordinary client engagement experience, course curation and design, and compassionate facilitation to the Sharon Washington Consulting team and experience.
Consultant
Jasmine Graves, MPH
Jasmine has driven change through program design, organizational transformation, event curation, and article publication. During her time at the New York City Mayor's Office, she successfully influenced city policies and practices by overseeing an $80 million behavioral health and correctional health portfolio, shifting the approach from criminalization to humanization
Consultant
Charmaine Scarlett, MPH, Ed.D.
A dynamic health educator and healthcare leader, Charmaine is bringing her expertise to shape learner’s experience within Critically Conscious Connections. Additionally, she creates courses in maternal and child health and health inequities.
Senior Data Analyst
Chidera Agu, MPH, MSW
Chidera has over a decade of experience managing federally funded multi-site behavioral research projects focused on health disparities. She later transitioned into clinical research operations in the biopharmaceutical industry. Her expertise includes developing and testing research instruments, analyzing complex behavioral data, and creating impactful scientific abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts.
"Let’s Build Your BRIDGE"
Are you ready to elevate your institution's commitment integration of values-driven organizational practices? Book a personalized consultation with Sharon Washington Consulting. Our team is here to understand your unique needs, discuss tailored solutions, and guide you towards fostering a culture of equity in healthcare. Schedule your call today and take the first step towards transformative change.
