Nefertiti Washington

Nefertiti Washington is a seasoned professional in digital product development and project management, currently serving as Senior Manager of Digital Product Development at Sallie Mae since August 2021. Previously, Nefertiti held various roles at Discover Financial Services from July 2015 to September 2021, including Product Owner, where responsibilities included managing the product backlog, defining high-level visions, and liaising with stakeholders and development teams. Nefertiti's earlier positions at Discover involved demonstrating strong project management skills, such as achieving $1 million in savings through process improvement initiatives and coaching team members for skill development. Nefertiti began a career at Delaware State University as an Administrative Assistant, providing essential support within the Office of the Provost. Nefertiti holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a focus on Early Childhood Education from Delaware State University, earned in 2015.