Katy Washington serves as the Director in the Office of Disability Access at the University of North Texas. She has spent over sixteen years working with faculty and staff to facilitate an inclusive campus environment for disabled students in various educational settings to promote diversity, intersectionality, and access. Katy currently serves on the Board of Directors President-Elect for the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD). She advocates for equity, inclusion, and belongingness of all individuals across their identities. She believes that no one should have their experiences “othered” because they do not come from a place of privilege.