Stephanie Washington, EdD, is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Stephen F. Austin State University, where she is committed to transformative learning for the next generation of social work professionals. As an LCSW practitioner and board-approved supervisor, Dr. Washington also provides consultation and supervision rooted in reflective and ethical practice. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between academia and professional practice through the development of curricula that champion lifelong learning and social work excellence.