Ella Washington
Author of The Necessary Journey ; Diversity and Inclusion Strategist; CEO, Ellavate Solutions
Dr. Ella F. Washington, featured on the Forbes 40 under 40 2023 list, is renowned for her ability to deliver dynamic and engaging keynotes. Marrying research and practice, she presents relatable stories that provide tactical solutions for the workplace. Her goal is to elevate leaders and ignite companies, bringing employers and employees one step closer to achieving a workplace utopia.
Dr. Ella F. Washington is an organizational psychologist whose research examines conditions of workplace cultures that best support inclusion, diversity, and equity while contributing to employees' individual development. She is a Professor of Practice at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, founder of Ellavate Solutions, host of Gallup's Center of Black Voices "Cultural Competence" Podcast, and author of The Necessary Journey.
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The Necessary Journey of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Grounded in her Harvard Business Review Press published book, The Necessary Journey — Making Real Progress on Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Washington guides the audience in an understanding of her DEI Maturity Model in order to advance DEI in the workplace.
Microaggressions: The Lasting Effects of Small Slights
Having written two Harvard Business Review articles on the topic of microaggressions, Dr. Washington provides a captivating discussion about what microaggressions are, how they show up in the workplace, and what you can do about them.
Identity and Negotiations: How Your View of the World Impacts Your Negotiating
As a professor of practice at Georgetown University, Dr. Washington brings in her classroom expertise to explain how identity plays a role in negotiations, by exploring power dynamics and providing tactical skills to navigate them.
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