Dr. Sharon Washington

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Join date: Mar 11, 2019

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About Dr. Sharon Washington

Founder of Sharon Washington Consulting | Equity Strategist & Organizational Coach

Dr. Sharon Washington is a trusted voice in healthcare transformation and equity-centered leadership. With a deep background in public health, education, and systems change, she helps individuals and institutions move beyond performative DEI efforts toward meaningful, sustainable impact. Her work blends somatic awareness, trauma-informed practice, and strategic coaching to support leaders navigating complexity with clarity and care. Through the SWC Thought Hub, she offers grounded insights for those ready to lead change from the inside out.

Posts (21)

Jul 16, 2025 ∙ 8 min

The EDUCATE Act 2025: A Dangerous Prescription for Medical Education and Vulnerable Communities

Learn how the EDUCATE Act endangers equity in medical education and why institutions must act now to protect culturally responsive care.

Jul 1, 2025 ∙ 4 min

Horizontal Hostility in Healthcare: What It Is and How to Address It

Discover how peer-to-peer harm impacts diverse healthcare teams—and explore trauma-informed strategies for healing, accountability, and equity.

Jun 10, 2025 ∙ 16 min

Equity Isn’t a Solo Mission: Why We Must Redesign How We Work for Justice

This article delves into the challenges faced in DEIA work within healthcare and academic medicine, particularly for BIPOC professionals. It examines how hyper-individualism, the misuse of DEIA concepts, and resistance to feedback are affecting progress. Discover the BRIDGE framework as a solution for sustainable, collective equity work.