Dr. Knitasha Washington, DHA, MHA, FACHE

Healthcare transformation expert | visionary | entrepreneur | author | speaker

Dr. Knitasha Washington is a prominent figure in healthcare transformation, serving in the capacity of thought leader, advocate, researcher, performance improvement, and health equity expert. She has been leading innovation, working with healthcare systems, U.S. government agencies, and numerous policymaker groups to ensure that patient-centered and equitable approaches are at the heart of healthcare redesign, quality, and safety improvement efforts. Learn more about how Dr. Knitasha, Washington, is transforming healthcare.

Accomplishments

Awards

Career Highlights

  • ATW Health Solutions Founder & President

  • NAHSE Past President

  • NAHSE National Board Member

  • Grand Prairie Behavioral Health Services

  • Fellow of the Institute of Medicine and American College of Healthcare Executive

  • National Quality Forum Board Member

  • MedStar System Patient and Family Council for Quality and Safety

  • Co-Principal Investigator for the Community Engagement of Early Stroke Recognition and Immediate Action in Stroke (CEERIAS)

  • Principal Investigator for the 2CEERIAS Research on Stroke Disparities

  • CMS Leadership Award (2017)

  • Governors State University Luminary Pioneer Award (2014)

  • Illinois Department of Public Health Excellence in Community Health Leadership Award (2014)

  • American College of Healthcare Executives Regents Health Care Leadership Award (2013)