Portia Washington

Portia currently serving as the Program Manager for Distinctively Her, boasts over a decade of expertise in corporate and non-profit event planning. With a robust background in activating, promoting, marketing, and strategic planning, Portia has held pivotal roles such as Special Events Coordinator for T.D. Jakes Ministries/The Potter’s House of Dallas and Director of Investor Engagement at the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce. Her accolades include being named “Employee of the Year” in 2021 for outstanding contributions to signature program events and sponsorships at the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce. An alumna of Texas Christian University (’08) with a degree in communication studies, Portia is not only a dynamic event professional but also a dedicated community servant. Actively involved in ministries at The Potter’s House of Dallas, a Board member for Where Are You? Homeless Outreach, and a lifetime member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she seamlessly blends her event planning prowess with a genuine commitment to community service. Portia’s event philosophy centers on understanding each client’s unique needs and budgets, ensuring memorable events that reflect her unwavering dedication to excellence.