Natalece Washington

Natalece Washington, JD, CWLS, currently serves as Policy Counsel for the National Association of Counsel for Children, leading efforts to secure the right to counsel for youth in child welfare cases. Prior experience includes serving as Policy Administrator for the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services, where Natalece developed and implemented policies for child welfare staff by researching best practices and analyzing relevant statutes. As Director of Operations and Staff Attorney at Fulton County CASA, Inc., Natalece managed organizational operations and strategic planning. In addition, Natalece has experience as an Adjunct Professor at Spelman College, teaching public speaking, and as a Child Advocate Attorney at the DeKalb County Child Advocacy Center, focusing on the representation of children in the juvenile court system. Natalece holds a Doctor of Law degree from The University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Mercer University.