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Sherita Washington

Assistant Professor, Director of Human Services
Sociology and Social Work

Biography

Sherita has earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in Community Development from Norfolk State University, an M.A. in Biblical Studies from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, and she is currently a Ph.D. student at Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School.

Professor Washington has taught in Christian Higher Education for over a decade. Her experience includes teaching various on-campus and online social work, human services, sociology, interdisciplinary, and ministry courses. She is passionate about social and racial justice. Professor Washington’s mantra is “being comfortable with uncomfortable conversations.” Her goal is to inspire, influence, and transform the lives of others, empowering them to create positive change in their own lives and the world. Her greatest joy comes from teaching, preaching, and encouraging others. 

Education

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Norfolk State University
  • Master of Social Work (MSW) - Community Development, Norfolk State University 
  • Master of Arts - Biblical Studies, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
  • Ph.D. Candidate - Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership, Lancaster Capital Seminary & Graduate School  
     

 

Publications

Washington, S. M. (in progress). Negative stereotypes of Black females in White spaces. 

Professional Associations

  • Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW - Clinical), State of MI
  • Certified Cultural Intelligence - Cultural Intelligence Center, Grand Rapids, MI
  • Certified Professional Empowerment Coach - Conversational Management, Grand Rapids, MI
  • Board Member - Pine Rest Community and Residential Services, Grand Rapids, MI
  • Board Member - Communities Organizing for Racial Equity (CORE), Grand Rapids, MI
  • Member - National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Grand Rapids, MI
  • Member - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Awards

•    Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (GRTS) Urban Cohort Community Award, 2016
•    Outstanding Georgia Citizen, 2010
•    Young Woman of the Year, 2010
•    The Policy Institute for Civic Leadership, Class of 2009

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