Christa Ellen Washington, Ph.D.

**** ****** ***** * *******, NC 27617 n 919-***-**** n ad2jkj@r.postjobfree.com

higher education professional

Dedicated professional offering an impressive 14-year background in higher education, administration and innovative program leadership, presenting a strong mix of business and academic acumen, community relations and student-centered university program experience. Proven record of success in the development and implementation of academic systems and programs aimed at strengthening education and organizational performance.

“…head and shoulders above her colleagues... brilliant, thoughtful, and intuitive leader... demonstrated mastery of theoretical concepts related to leadership... made important contributions to the overall success of the program... dramatic progress in outlining strategic plan... incorporating new policies and practices, and garnering administrative support... raised the institutional profile... led to increased funding streams.”

- Kelly Mark, PhD, V.P. for Undergraduate STEM Education Assoc. of American Colleges & Universities

Areas of Expertise

n Industrial & Organizational Psychology n Curriculum Design & Development n Program Leadership & Facilitation

n Academic Operations & Administration n Educational Vision, Mission & Goals n Diversity & Resource Deployment

Education & Certification

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C. 2014

Post Doctorate Certificate n Academic Leadership

Action Learning project: Developed First Year Student Leadership Program at NC State University

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN 2007

Ph.D. n Organizational Psychology, Industrial Concentration / graduated summa cum laude

Dissertation: “Mentoring, Organizational Rank, and Women’s Perceptions of Advancement Opportunities in the Workplace.” Advisor: Bernadette Dorr

Georgia School of Professional Psychology (Argosy University), Atlanta, GA 2002

Master of Arts (M.A.) n Professional Counseling / graduated magna cum laude

Practicum: Centers for Youth & Families: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, and Sex Offender Therapy

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 2000

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) n Psychology / Research Emphasis: Cognitive Psychology

Professional Experience: Academic & Administrative Roles

EAB Global Inc, Washington, D.C. (Remote)

Research Strategic leader 2022 - Present

Establish and maintain relationships with university executives and campus leaders to secure trusted partner status managing over $700,000 in new business.

Collaborate with colleagues across the research renewal, sales, and other product teams to serve partners in a coordinated, holistic manner

Develop a deep understanding of key industry issues and how EAB’s Research helps partners set and execute their strategy in areas like student success, diversity equity inclusion & justice (DEIJ), and financial sustainability

Lead and facilitate state of industry presentations for university boards and cabinets

Develop and maintain deep knowledge of partner institution priorities and goals in order to create actionable success plans to achieve partner objectives and map objectives to EAB research and services

Partner with Industry-Leading experts to define partner priorities, facilitate decision-making, and drive change management through stakeholder education.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Online Campus

Associate Professor, BA Psychology Program 2017 - 2023

Taught online curriculum for five (5) eight-week terms per year, including weekend availability. Utilize knowledge of adult learning theory/practices to ensure academic success. Monitor progression of students through the Capstone Course.

Cultivated an online community that is conducive to the spirit of learning and continuous improvement in a positive, student-empowering, learner-focused environment.

Provided detailed feedback, weekly, and offer students support and guidance via online classroom, phone, and email. Hold office hours for enrolled students on a weekly basis or managed remotely via video conference.

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Delivered professional services and administration, including course auditing, program evaluation, writing recommendation letters for students, participation in campus/ institutional functions, including standing and ad-hoc committees, analysis of student learning plans, and assistance in general faculty searches and Admissions' efforts.

Selected Achievements

Multicultural Teacher of the Year Award (2021-2022)

Developed an inaugural innovative student leadership program for BA Program.

Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA

Director, STEM Continuing Education (Contract Position – Remote) 2016 - 2017

Formulated and recommended goals, objectives and academic, leadership and professional development programs for STEM continuing education. Planned, developed, managed and evaluated participant value and impact.

Assisted Vice President, SIR in the review, assessment and reporting on existing STEM continuing education programs, obtaining valuable keynote speakers, and delivering professional development sessions.

Developed recruitment outreach strategies used to attract STEM women of color to the continuing education academic leadership program, working in collaboration with the Society of STEM Women of Color.

Acted as a primary liaison with the University Registrar to award CEUs to program participants.

Coordinated with University’s CFO on all financial and budgetary matters.

Supported coordination of STEM continuing of education academic leadership initiatives through research, curriculum development, management of residencies, and related activities. Ensured compliance with program guidelines.

Selected Achievements

Developed curriculum for leadership development academy for 76 women of color in STEM.

Assisted in securing additional funding to develop a second leadership development academy for post-docs in STEM.

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Adjunct Professor, Impact Leadership Village 2016 - 2017

Developed recruitment and outreach strategies to attract first year students to living in the Impact Leadership Village.

Designed and served as the primary instructor for the Community Leadership course required of all students living in the Leadership Village. Assisted in coordinating community and campus-based academic leadership initiatives.

Selected Achievements

Assisted Leadership Village growth from 50 students to 83.

Guided students in securing campus leadership roles, furthering the development of their leadership skills.

Assistant Director of Leadership Development 2013 - 2016

Directed all aspects of Chancellor’s First Year Leadership Program, including program/curriculum development, recruitment, selection, teaching, partnerships, grant writing and marketing material design and development.

Cultivated and maintained community partnerships to expose students to career options (i.e. SAS, IBM, etc.).

Oversaw and managed program’s mentor/mentee program.

Interfaced and collaborated with on-campus academic departments to advance research and best practice standards, diversity, and higher education opportunities. Created program presence via website, social media, and print materials.

Presented at national and international conferences focused on higher education and STEM. Delivered presentations to on-campus and community stakeholders (i.e. faculty, staff, administrators, etc.) to increase program resources.

Published research in scholarly journals with a focus on leadership, equity, advocacy and student education.

Developed and used analytics to assess program success and for use in future direction and program forecasts.

Designed a new course of community leadership for the campus leadership village in 2015, and continued to act as its instructor, focusing on impact leadership (avg. 100 students).

Selected Achievements

Selected to co-lead the realignment of the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity

Conduct research on diversity and inclusion strategies for improving the campus climate.

Saint Augustine’s University, Raleigh, NC

Chair, Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work 2007 - 2013

First-line administrator; implemented, coordinated, supervised and evaluated all instruction and related program management activities for the department, and established annual departmental goals. Administrated a $10K budget.

Campus lead for Department Chairs’ professional development programming and national faculty searches.

Led recruitment and retention efforts for full-time adjunct faculty members. Developed new academic policies and procedures manual, and designed a departmental on-boarding process for new employees. Provided professional development opportunities for faculty members and conducted annual performance reviews.

Monitored status of expenditures and maintained expense records. Allocated funds for professional development and local and national conference attendance for students and faculty.

Cultivated and maintained collaborative relationships with other units on and off campus to support student learning.

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Selected Achievements

Redesigned curriculum to include concentrations in Organizational Psychology and Clinical/Counseling Psychology.

Selected as Lead Department Chair to facilitate faculty development training each academic year.

Wrote a successful grant to fund student research for a period of two academic calendars, an enormous challenge.

Guided a successful faculty recruiting effort to achieve greater diversity within the department.

Associate Professor of Psychology 2006 - 2013

Designed syllabi, prepared class lectures and authored new curriculum for Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in alignment with American Psychological Association guidelines.

Prepared Departmental course offerings for each academic semester. Incorporated teaching methodologies that promoted social and global competencies. Mentored student research projects presented at local and national conferences. Developed a student-mentoring program for Psychology majors.

Taught résumé development and interviewing strategies for employment and graduate school interviews. Developed Psychology Handbook to increase students’ knowledge of departmental expectations and requirements. Developed Speaker Series for Department to focus on post-graduation options.

Select Courses Taught: General Psychology, Personality Theories; Cross Cultural Psychology; Industrial Organizational Psychology; Research Methods; Health Psychology; Organizational Development; Leadership in Organizations; Psychology of Adjustment, Sex, Gender and Behavior, and Senior Psychological Seminar.

Selected Achievements

Led department in offering the first online classes for psychology majors, enabling increased educational opportunities.

Expanded departmental majors in include concentrations in Industrial Organizational and Clinical Counseling.

Conceived, launched, and won administrative support for the development and implementation of a cultural change initiative and new policies fostering a stronger emphasis on student research and professional development, raising the performance standards of both faculty and students.

Assisted with development of a new faculty evaluation instrument offering greater specifications on the tenure and promotion process, outlining research, teaching, and service.

Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching (2008-2009), in Research (2007-2008), and in Service (2006-2007).

North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC

Educational Consultant / Center Director 2004 - 2008

Created educational plans and programs. Wrote Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), researched and developed curriculum, and interacted with school districts and student success programs.

Expanded programs to promote active learning and to serve a larger student population.

Initiated enrichment programs, such as peer tutoring, life skills, and service learning.

Analyzed student performance and used resulting information to customize tutoring and other support programs.

Selected Achievements

Led a team of parents, advisors, fellow teachers, counselors and other school-based support team members in the development IEPs to empower students toward goal attainment and academic success.

SERVE, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC

Program Specialist at Greensboro (Contract Position) 2003 - 2004

Facilitated educational programming directed and funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, including Southeast Regional Education Laboratory and the National Science Foundation.

Initiated and implemented innovative educational programs and developed creative learning environments. Co-authored papers/proposals to secure local, state, and federal contracts for new programming and provided training.

Selected Achievements

Selected by the U.S. Department of Education to serve on a national team of research experts developing a national toolkit on educational curriculum, inquiry-based learning, and after-school programming.

Assisted with redesign and expansion of website content to increase accessibility of information and ease of navigation, as well as marketing of the educational research division, resulting in additional contracts.

Professional Experience: Online Teaching

University of Phoenix, online (BLACKBOARD LMS)

Adjunct Faculty; School of Advanced Studies 2009 - Present

Facilitated and taught online courses for Psychology masters and doctoral degree programs. Taught online classes using various learning platforms, such as Blackboard, Canvas, and Moodle, etc. Served on dissertation committees in the School of Advanced Studies.

Selected as a Subject Matter Expert for The School of Advanced Studies to revise and develop new Master’s courses.

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Area faculty chair; School of Advanced Studies 2021- Present

Provide leadership and support to the College in the Implementation of Program Student Learning Outcomes and assessment initiatives

Facilitate substantive local campus discussions and faculty training on pedagogy and assessment of student learning.

Facilitate assessment meetings with faculty to review curricula and student learning outcome data

Work as a Subject Matter Expert on assessment related activities (e.g., rubric and PSLO development and revision

Grand Canyon University, online (BRIGHT SPACE LMS)

Adjunct Faculty / Dissertation Chair for IO Psychology 2016 – 2018

Facilitated dissertation courses (LoudCloud LMS) and support the student dissertation process, working in collaboration with the committee methodologist and content member. Evaluated and provided feedback on dissertation proposals, alignment of research methodologies, and final manuscripts. Maintained automated and electronic student records.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, online (CANVAS LMS)

Adjunct Faculty; School of Professional studies 2015 - Present

Facilitated four courses: Strategic Organizational Management; Personality and Life Span in the Workplace; Emerging Theories of Leadership; and Non-Profit Governance. Taught each online class using new Canvas learning platform. Served on dissertation committees in the School of Advanced Studies.

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC (MOODLE LMS)

Adjunct Faculty; Impact Leadership Village and Shelton Leadership Center 2014 - 2016

Taught the Community Leadership course each fall semester, with an average of 90 students. Used Moodle platform for a hybrid learning model.

Consulting Experience

American Association of Colleges and Universities, Washington, D.C. 2016- Present

Lend and Lease Construction (developed the Leadership Training Workshop), Raleigh, NC 2015

The College of Aspiring Artists (Education and Research Consultant) 2013

SAS (consultant, developed organization's first mentoring program), Cary, NC 2012

Lockheed Martin (facilitated the Employee Engagement Workshop), Camden, AR Plant 2010

Griffith Academy (conducted the Faculty Engagement Workshops), Winston Salem, NC 2009

Global Workforce of the 21st Century (UNCF Council for Preparing Students) 2008

21st Century Learning Centers (contracted to develop curriculum and educational services) 2004 - 2008

Council & Committee Appointments

Durham Collaborative, Board Chair 2022 - Present

Education Committee, Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce 2013 - Present

Wake County Library Commission, Member at Large. 2016 - Present

Higher Education

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL

Institutional Review Board Committee 2017 - 2022

Diversity Advisory Board 2017 - 2022

Served on two (2) doctoral committees for the Ph.D. Organizational Leadership Program 2015 - 2016

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Dissertation Chair for four learners pursuing a Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology 2016 – 2018

NC State University

Impact Leadership Village Advisory Committee, NC State University 2015 - 2016

Parks Scholars Civic Engagement Initiative Faculty Mentor, NC State University 2016

Student Leader Training Committee, NC State University 2015 - 2016

University Diversity Advisory Committee, NC State University 2013 – 2016

Saint Augustine’s University

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Honor’s Program Council, Saint Augustine’s University 2008 - 2013

Strategic Planning Committee, Saint Augustine’s University 2008 - 2013

Institutional Review Board (Chairperson), Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) 2009 - 2013

Administrative and Academic Leadership Team, Saint Augustine’s University 2011 - 2013

General Education Committee, Saint Augustine’s University 2011 - 2013

Academic Policies Committee, Saint Augustine’s University 2012

Tenure and Promotion Committee, Saint Augustine’s University 2007 – 2010

University of Arkansas

Vice-Provost of Student Affairs Alumni Council, University of Arkansas 2009 – 2011

Research Services

Reviewer, Prairie View A&M University PURSUE Undergraduate Journal 2016 - 2017

Reviewer, North Carolina State University Gender Studies Journal 2014 - 2016

Graduate Research Proposal Reviewer, National Science Foundation (NSF) 2016

PCFF Proposal Reviewer, Association of American Colleges & Universities 2015

Reviewer, The University of Nebraska Buros Institute of Mental Measurements Yearbook 2013

Proposal Reviewer, Division of Ethnic Minority Issues (APA Division 45) 2012

Reviewer, Psychological Services (APA Division 18’s Journal), Reviewer 2011

Lead Faculty on Psychology Senior Thesis, Saint Augustine’s University 2008

Proposal Reviewer, Industrial Organization and Organizational Behavior Annual Conference 2008

Book Reviewer, McGraw Hill, Cengage Learning, and Pearson 2008 - 2012

Proposal Reviewer, Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) 2006

Fellowships

OURS Fellow, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, D.C. Campus 2013 - 2014

Duke University, Human Rights Summer Institute summer 2009

National Public Service Fellowship, Walden University 2004 - 2007

AmeriCorps Promise Fellow, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension 2002 - 2003

University of Arkansas' Medical Sciences Minority Summer Science Fellowship 1996 - 1997

Published Works

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)

Book Chapter

Barker, M.J. & Washington, C.E. (2021)

Book Chapter: Double Consciousness: Exploring Black and Doctoral Student Identity within Cross-Race Advising Relationships.

Washington, C.E., Watson, C., Arrendondo, P., Luster-Teasley, S., & Engerman, K. (In progress)

Book Chapter: STEM Diversity in Operation: Maximizing the value of scientific human capital

Manuscripts Accepted / Submitted for Publication

Washington, C.E. (2014). “Succession Planning in Higher Education.” White Paper NC State University

Washington, C.E. (2013). “Mentoring and Coaching Opportunities in the Academy.” Journal of Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology

Washington, Christa (2011) “Mentoring, Organizational Rank, and Women’s Perceptions of Advancement Opportunities in Business and Transportation.” International Journal of Business and Social Science

Washington, Christa (2010). “Mentoring, Organizational Rank, and Women’s Perceptions of Advancement Opportunities in the Academy.” Oxford Journal of Public Policy

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Selected Conferences

Washington, C.E. 2016. “Professional Practices for Aspiring Leaders” Impact Leadership Village Spring Conference, NC State University, Raleigh, NC

Washington, C.E. 2016. “Diversity in Higher Education” University of Arkansas Black Alumni Association, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Washington, C.E. 2016. “Leadership Challenges for Women of Color in Higher Education” Council on the Status for Women, NC State University, Raleigh, NC

Washington, C.E. 2016. “Succession Planning in Higher Education” Leadership Excellence and Gender Symposium, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Washington, C.E. 2015 “Leadership Tools for Women” Leadership Development Series, NCSU, Raleigh, NC

Washington, C.E. 2015. “Prism on Intersectionality” University Activities Board, NC State University, Raleigh, NC

Washington, C.E., Taylor, O. Mack, K. Engerman, K., and Watson, C. 2015. “Opportunities for Underrepresented Scholars in STEM” National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C.

Washington, C.E. 2015. “Women in STEM: Higher Education.” Gender Summit, Cape Town, South Africa

Washington, C.E. 2014. “Leadership Challenges for Women of Color in Higher Education.” NC State Conference on Leadership and Diversity. Raleigh, NC

Washington, C.E. 2014. “Succession Planning in Higher Education.” Invited roundtable discussant. American Association of Blacks in Higher Education. Atlanta, GA

Washington, C.E. 2013. “The Future of Higher Education: Scholarship Reconsidered.” Invited as keynote address for the Education and Talent Creation Conference. Pine Bluff, AR

Washington, C.E. 2012. “Women and Career Advancement.” Presented a paper at London’s Women Leadership Symposium, London, England

Washington, C.E. 2012. “Women and Mentoring in the Academy.” Invited to present poster at American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Orlando, FL

Washington, C.E. 2012. “Master Work: How to Effectively Manager Your Time as a Department Chair.” Invited to present at roundtable discussion at Deans and Chairs Annual Conference, Charleston, SC

Washington, C.E. 2011. “Self-Regulation and Motivation to influence Student Learning” Invited to present poster at the Eastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology, Harrison, VA

Washington, C.E. 2010. “Mentoring and Women in the Academy: Status and Prospects.” Invited to attend and present paper at The Annual Oxford University Round Table Discussion, Oxford, England

Washington, C.E. 2009. “The Perceptions of Career Barriers of Women in the Workplace.” Invited Paper Presentation at River Cities Industrial Organizational Annual Conference, Chattanooga, TN

Washington, C.E. 2007. “The Effects of Mentoring on Organizational Rank of Women in the Workplace.” Paper presented at 28th Annual Industrial Organization & Organizational Behavior Conference, Indianapolis, IN

Grant Writing

Center for Advancement of STEM Leadership (5 million National Science Foundation) 2018 -2023

PI for HBCU-CFE Behavioral Health Capacity Expansion Mini-Grant ($3K) 2012 - 2013

Advance Mentoring Grant Cross-Cultural Mentoring of psychology students ($1K) 2011 - 2012

Teaching and Globalization Grant for Historically Black Colleges NIH ($28K) 2008

Minority Summer Science Education Grant Rockefeller Foundation-UAMS ($400K) 2001 - 2003

Additional Professional Development

International Women’s Conference, Virtual 2023

Fielding Graduate University Leadership Academy, Ellicott City, MD 2017

Triangle Leadership Transforming Leaders, Raleigh, NC 2016

African American Board Leadership Institute, Los Angeles, CA 2016

Fielding Conclave Academic Leadership Academy, Washington, D.C. 2016

Leadership Trust/Duke University, Research Triangle Park, NC 2016

Leadership Raleigh, Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce 2013

Emerging Leaders, Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce 2012

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