Crystal B. Washington

Crystal B. Washington is Vice President/External Relations, Diversity & Inclusion for Scripps Networks Interactive. In this role, she oversees the program office of diversity; assists in identifying and achieving core diversity objectives; assists in managing and developing philanthropic and community partnerships; provides oversight for the company-wide employee groups; and coordinates relationships with industry professional organizations. Additionally, Washington is responsible for talent acquisition with a focus on aligning systems, tools and processes to attract and retain the highest caliber employees.

Washington’s industry affiliation includes being a member of the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC), NAMIC Diversity Roundtable Co-Chair, L. Patrick Mellon Mentor, and the Women in Cable Telecommunications member. Washington serves on the boards of the Great School Partnership, Visit Knoxville Executive Committee and Marketing Committee Chair and United Way of Greater Knoxville Chair for Women In Next Generation Initiative.

Washington has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Cincinnati and a MBA from Capital University.