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Dalissy Jose Washington, LCSW


Dalissy Jose Washington is a Dominican-American, bilingual (Spanish & English) licensed clinical social worker, educator, and activist specializing in immigration psycholegal evaluations for over twelve years. As a first-generation college graduate, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Temple University and a Master of Social Work from West Chester University. In 2019, Dalissy earned the Social Worker of the Year Award from the National Association of Social Workers, Delaware Chapter. Her career began in integrated healthcare settings in Pennsylvania and Delaware, and she now leads The Compassion Agents, a group practice focusing on immigration evaluations and clinician training. From 2018 to 2021, Dalissy was a member of Network Delaware’s Safe Communities Coalition, advocating for policies protecting immigrant communities. She co-founded the Delaware Immigrant Fund in response to COVID-19 disparities among undocumented workers and families. Dalissy also serves as an adjunct instructor at Esperanza College of Eastern University, a federally qualified Hispanic-Serving Institution.   

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