Changing
hearts & mind through culture.
Known in some circles as a Jedi Grand Master of Social Good, Culturist, Entrepreneur, Visionary, & Dad.
Amplifying the unique value add of civic engagement, the business sector, the philanthropy community, and the entertainment industry for maximum social impact.
Innovation
Growth
collaboration
Partnerships
Good Story.
“When the work of a true leader is done, the people will say they have done it themselves.”
I have been a social good warrior for 20 plus years, working with some of the most iconic and influential brands and individuals on the planet, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned is if you lead with humility, honesty, integrity, passion and a wee bit of humor, there are no limits to what one can achieve.
Embracing mantras like “There’s nothing wrong with doing well as you do good” and “Be the change you’re waiting for”, I’ve been able to evolve — as a result of a ton of personal growth, valleys & zeniths — into a leader & visionary agent of change uniquely positioned to connect the often siloed worlds of business, technology, culture, civic engagement, and entertainment.
You can change the world. I can help you do it — let’s talk!
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“Jedi Grand Master of Social Good, Dr D Wash…My friend & colleague”
— Rosario Dawson
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“Dr. Washington, Thanks for being the Professor X of the foundation world!”
— Stan Lee
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“DrDWash is one of my go-to thought partners in the social good world to build a better Universe”
— Leland Melvin
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“Dr. DWash... the Social Good Yoda... ”
— Common
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“The path to self-discovery is not a straight line. It’s a zigzag. We move in and out of awareness: one step forward, three steps to the left, a baby step back, another leap forward.“
— Alicia Keys “More Myself”
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"Honored to have Dr DWash advising Unity on our social impact work"
— Jessica Lindl
VP, Unity
Over the last 15 years, Dr DWash has been part of two of the most historic wins in political history: President Barack Obama and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Good Policy.
On site at the homelessness and affordable housing roundtable, Dr DWash helped lead as Senior Advisor to the Karen Bass for LA Mayor Campaign overseeing the Culture Leader, Celebrity, & Influencer Strategy. Participants: Karen Bass, John Legend, local grassroots advocates & experts.
President Obama speaking with Dr DWash, Congressman John Lewis, and others during the My Brothers Keeper’s Townhall on Mental Wellness that Dr DWash helped recommend as a result of the initial Covid shutdown and subsequent BLM marches.
Good Company.
As an Advisory Board member for Unity’s Social Impact Fund, Dr DWash has had the unique ability to serve at the intersection of the tech, gaming and social good communities, ranging from front-line nonprofits to large traditional foundations. Unity’s tagline of “the world is a better place with more creators in it” resonates with my belief the more empowered each and every one of us is in this crazy thing called life, the more impact and change we can achieve when we put our minds to it.
Image Caption: Unity For Humanity plenary conversation between Common and Dr. DWash.
Unity Social Impact Fund
As Founder and CEO, Partnerships for Purpose (P4P) was created almost 20 years ago to maximize the social impact efforts of organizations and individuals — helping them navigate, understand, and leverage the strengths of the entertainment, corporate, philanthropy, and policy worlds to generate lasting social impact. I’ve had the honor of working with the nation’s top foundations, representing over $100 billion in total assets.
Image Caption:Dr. DWash briefing Jennifer Lopez for an interview with Marian Wright Edelman.
Partnerships For Purpose
Good News.
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Alicia Keys, America Ferrera, and Dr David Washington at the Families Belong Together rally
Dr DWash advising Alicia Keys and America Ferrera at the Families Belong Together rally in Washington, D.C. See more at USA Today.
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See the Dr DWash and Rosario Dawson 2022 Unity For Humanity Fireside Chat
It's here! Check out this year's Unity for Humanity Summit fireside chat with Dr DWash and true Jedi Master, Rosario Dawson.
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ESSENCE's Black Men in Hollywood Dinner Portraits
Tyler Perry and ESSENCE hosted a star-studded affair to celebrate a spectacular year for Black men on the silver screen. In attendance was Spike Lee, David Oyelowo, Omar Epps, Shemar Moore, Ledisi, Tika Sumpter, Terrence J, Joy Bryant and many more.
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HiDef Partners with Snap to Bring Upcoming Bitmoji Music and Dance Game to Life
HiDef, Inc. announced a partnership with Camera company Snap Inc. with plans to develop a breakthrough off-platform social mobile game. Snap and HiDef share a focus on the next generation of digital experiences…
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HiDef collaborates with Unity on social impact metaverse games
Startup HiDef said it has teamed up with Unity to create a metaverse games with social impact at its heart. On top of that, HiDef said the company has hired new executives to fill out its roster…
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Dr. DWash & Common Have a Fireside Chat @ Unity for Humanity Summit 2021
Join us for a fireside chat between Grammy- and Academy Award-winning artist Common and Dr. David Washington, Chief Impact Officer at HiDef, where they discuss the partnership of Unity and Common’s Art In Motion (AIM) Creative Arts …
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DWash Speaks to His Experience with Culture-Change Agents & DevCom 2021
I feel like I’ve been blessed with being part of amazing culture change teams, working on the Obama campaign and the Hope poster early on, helping folks like Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys with their social impact. Those are culture change agents and I…
Good Conversation
Dr DWash & Rosario Dawson discuss the impact of technology on social good.
“Dr Washington is amaazzzing” - Lady Gaga
