Dr. C. Ellen Washington
CEO & Founder, C2EW Leadership Consulting
Partners with clients in higher education, the private sector, and the educational technology (ed tech) space to design leadership development curricula and programs, facilitate strategic planning initiatives, consult on technology-enabled learning and innovation, and build organizational capacity for sustainable, scalable change.
Higher Education Leadership
Dr. Washington brings 20+ years of extensive experience in higher education leadership, having previously served as core faculty in the BA Psychology Program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and as Director of STEM Continuing Education at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California.
Her academic leadership foundation includes Former Director of HBCU Leadership at North Carolina A&T, Greensboro, North Carolina, and seven years as Chair of the Department of Psychology/Sociology and IRB Committee at Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, North Carolina, followed by roles as Assistant Director of Leadership Development and Scholar-in-Residence at North Carolina State University.
Scholarly Interests & Recognition
Focus Areas
Dr. Washington’s scholarly interests center on leadership development, organizational change, curriculum development, and the advancement of educational technology in higher education, with particular emphasis on preparing leaders to navigate complex, technology-enabled learning environments.
Publications & Talks
Bachnik, K., Howe-Walsh, L., Critchley, L., Alicea, M., Guajardo, M., and Washington, C. E. (2023). “Women’s crucible leadership experiences: through the lens of the four-frame organisational model.” Gender in Management: An International Journal.
Engerman, K., Luster-Teasley, S., Bolden-Tiler, O., & Washington, C.E. (2017)
Book: Women Called to Lead (Published: Fielding Graduate Press)
She has also published research in the Oxford University Public Policy Journal and the International Journal of Business and Social Science, presenting her work at the Oxford University Roundtable (2010) and the London Women's Leadership Symposium (2012).
Notable Achievements
- ✦2020-2021 Multicultural Excellence in Teaching Award, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
- ✦Appointed Editor for the Journal of STEM Leadership and Broadening Participation
- ✦Goodman Fellow, Leadership Triangle Emerging Leaders Program
- ✦Graduate, Leadership Raleigh & Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce's Emerging Leaders Program
Education
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Academic LeadershipThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology
- Ph.D. Industrial-Organizational PsychologyUniversity of Minnesota
- M.A. Counseling PsychologyGeorgia School of Professional Psychology
- B.A. PsychologyUniversity of Arkansas
Personal Interests
Dr. Washington is passionate about fostering diversity in academic and organizational settings, developing leadership and social competencies, and advancing inclusive higher educational models.
Outside of her professional work, Dr. Washington enjoys sports, reading, collecting art, international travel, attending music festivals, and following the world of fashion.