SWC Mission
Sharon Washington Consulting (SWC) is a leader in healthcare transformation through equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed leadership. Our mission is to reshape healthcare systems by aligning organizational culture and empowering diverse teams to create equitable outcomes.
At SWC, we specialize in integrating critical consciousness and trauma-informed care to create inclusive, resilient healthcare environments. Our approach empowers leaders, fosters collaborative cultures, and improves patient outcomes through a deep understanding of social determinants of health.
Values are at the core of our work
We hold the following principles dear:
Our Team
Peace, Friends!
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.
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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.
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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 Immediate Past President of the Gates Millennium Scholars Alumni Association, a network of over 20,000 diverse millennial scholars and professionals.
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Dr. Washington 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.
Sharon G.E. Washington, Ed.D., MPH
Founder/CEO
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.
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Are you ready to elevate your institution's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? 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.
Press and Engagements
Discover the prescription for progress of DEI in healthcare led by Dr. Sharon Washington, This channel is a vital resource. Dive into our featured video and journey deeper into DEI discussions on our YouTube page. Explore thought-provoking discussions, expert interviews, and practical solutions for creating a more inclusive and equitable healthcare industry. Gain insights on tackling racial disparities, fostering diversity, and igniting change. At "Equity Rx," we believe in the power of holistic education to create a compassionate and diverse healthcare landscape.