He received his Pharm.D. at Florida A&M University in 1999, which he attended on a full academic scholarship, and his M.B.A. at Rollins College in Orlando. After beginning his pharmacy career at Walgreen's Pharmacy, he went on to join Priority Healthcare as a staff pharmacist. In slightly more than a year, Dr. Washington has been promoted three times and has built an insurance verification process from the ground up.

Born in Port Charlotte, Florida, Dr. Washington had a very fulfilling and happy childhood, living well below the poverty level. As a young adult, he was one of two recipients of the Florida Undergraduate Scholars Award (now the Bright Futures Scholarship).

At 11 years old, Dr. Washington began a career in amateur boxing, which he continued successfully for six years. He won a variety of National P.A.L. championships, as well as the Sunshine State Games, Junior Olympics and State Golden Gloves championships.

While studying for his pharmacy licensure in 1999, Dr. Washington became close friends with Ayana Benton, an old friend from high school. On his days off he would babysit her 4-year-old son, Adonte. The two longtime friends were married in August of 2002. Dr. Washington currently is an active member of the Southside Church of Christ in Orlando; and he spends his free time with his family, church family and friends. Dr. Washington considers himself a blessed individual, and he loves to share his blessings with others.