Dawne Washington

About Dawne Washington

I am a systems-focused education and policy professional with over 14 years of experience operating at the intersection of K–12 education, child welfare, and institutional governance.My doctoral training in International Psychology (Organizations & Systems) combined with frontline public-sector experience enables me to translate policy into effective practice. I specialize in helping educational institutions operationalize equity-centered strategies, behavioral supports, and compliance frameworks in ways that improve measurable outcomes for students and communities.My work spans:• Policy interpretation and systems implementation• Equity-aligned program development• Behavioral systems integration within school environments• Cross-sector collaboration across schools, courts, and agencies• Research translation for executive and practitioner audiencesI bring both regulatory fluency and practical execution experience — bridging theory, policy, and institutional realities.

Experience

1. Mental Health Practitioner

   Mind, Body & Sol, Llc

   Jan 2026 — Present · Wilmington, DE, US

   Providing individual therapy to middle school and high school students, and women of all ages, to address anxiety, behavioral issues, stress management, and depression.

Education

• Grand Canyon University

  Master of Science - MS, Clinical Mental Health-Marriage Family Therapy

• Mercer County Community College

  Associate of Science (AS), Criminal Justice and Corrections

  2000 — 2003

• The Chicago School

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), International Psychology

  2015 — 2020

• Rutgers University–Newark

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice

  2003 — 2006

• Tiffin University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Criminal Justice/ Criminal Behavior

  2006 — 2008