Taylor Ellis-Watson

Early life Taylor Ellis-Watson was born on May 6, 1993, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ellis-Watson began running at age 12, and she excelled in track as a high school student. In 2011, she graduated from Springside School, which has since been renamed Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. Although Ellis-Watson did not race in the finals, she won gold for being part of the winning relay team.

Taylor Washington placed 17th in 400 meters in 52.47 at 2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Personal life As of 2016, Ellis-Watson is engaged to be married to fellow track athlete Wesley Washington. The pair met while Ellis-Watson was a student at the University of Pittsburgh.

NCAA Coaching and Program Management In 2024, coach Taylor Washington returned to University of Arkansas to assist the Razorbacks.

In July 2019, Taylor Washington joined the University of Central Florida athletic staff as coordinator of executive operations.

High School Coaching and Program Management In July 2017, Coach Taylor Washington developed many state qualifiers for cross country and track & field at Windermere High School and Montverde Academy in Florida.

Ernst & Young In 2021, Washington specialized in program management, organizational change management, and training as a People Advisory Services Consultant at Ernst & Young.