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I imagine a USA where race no longer predicts outcomes. My own collusion with white supremacy and anti-Blackness is a lifelong journey I mitigate for my soul’s liberation. I am a Mississippi born redneck, alcoholic, psychotherapist, San Francisco Bay Area queer, higher ed administrator with (unapologetically) a Critical Race Theory informed doctorate. As of April 2024, I add “award-winning author.” An almost-too-late-accident-baby born 40 weeks after the Kennedy inauguration, I first learned democracy watching my parents risk their lives and mine in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Years later, when I met and told Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale that my parents worked in Mississippi voter registration drives, he raised his brow, "They were some brave people." A remarkable "WHO" said "WHAT" moment, surely Gabriel's horn rang out across heaven. Relatedly, check out my article, “My First English: The Vernacular of the KKK” at Three Fifths Magazine, where I am a contributing writer.My book, “Twelve Steps for White America: for a United States of America” won The BookFest - 1st Place Gold Medal Society & Social Sciences: Race Class Culture & Religion- 2nd Place Silver Medal Politics & Government: Political Psychology - 2nd Place Silver Medal Health & Wellness: Addiction & Recovery. ANDThe Literary Titan Gold Book Award, "This prestigious accolade is our tribute to books that represent an extraordinary achievement in the literary world." MS Civil Rights Icon Constance Slaughter-Harvey fact-checked & approved the book's dedication to her. Christine Sleeter, Ph.D., (member of the National Academy of Education) contributes her Critical Family History Assessment to the book's companion workbook. I work to live in a USA where race no longer predicts outcomes. I rise when I lift others. Love dismantles your ability to commodify me. One day at a time, for over 37 years, I practice acceptance as the answer to what disturbs me. I am blessed with what is needed (artha) to do this work. I struggle not to boss God about what the results should be. First acceptance, then Aham Brahmasmi. My LLC "Waterbrook" is inspired by the Psalmist’s thirst-longing, "As the deer pants for the Waterbrook, so my soul pants for you Oh God." May this Waterbrook flow into those mighty and righteous falling waters of justice envisioned by MLK quoting Amos for the Beloved Community.
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Managing PrincipalWaterbrook,Llc Jul 2020 - PresentSan Francisco Bay AreaWaterbrook, LLC is a USA democracy project from williamwatson.org that works for peace and prosperity through justice then liberty for all. Book (and workbook) from Cognella Press applies recovery principles to our national dysfunction of racialized rigged advantage to strengthen U.S. democracy for our best days ahead. Winner of The BookFest Gold Medal Prize for Society and Social Sciences: Race Class Culture & Religion. Contributing writer at Three Fifths Magazine.
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Executive Director | Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Workforce InnovationSan José - Evergreen Community College District Nov 2017 - Jun 2020San Jose, CaCatalyzed networks, services, and resources that positioned the San José | Evergreen Community College District as the equity engine for economic mobility and critical democratic participation in Silicon Valley. Led the Community College Center for Economic Mobility to strengthen community colleges in regional and national economic mobility ecosystems. Administered strategies that included: Silicon Valley Leadership Group's Community College 2 Career Initiative; National Science Foundation's Pacific Northwest HUB for STEM Core Expansion - 15 colleges; South Bay Consortium for Adult Education - 4 colleges, 5 adult schools, and ALLIES - Immigrant Integration Framework); SparkPoint San José (Financial coaching to counter housing and food insecurities); Customized Instruction on Demand including regional workforce partnerships; Career Pathways (2+3 Computer Science Master's degree partnership with Northeastern University and Non-Credit Bridge Programs; Professional Development (Student Services Academy, Stanford Educational Leadership Initiative Faculty Professional Development - Mathematical Mindsets); Silicon Valley Career Pathways (winner of the 2019 Bellwether Award) - STEMCore, MAPIn, and Collaborative Impact Networks (United Way Bay Area Regional SparkPoint Initiative, Santa Clara County Opportunity Youth Partnership). -
Interim Executive Director, Workforce InstituteSan José - Evergreen Community College District Jun 2016 - Oct 2017San Jose, CaLed the Workforce Institute (WI) to cultivate the rich diversity of our regional communities with economic opportunity and tap the talent needed for a globally competitive economy. Programs and services included: Silicon Valley Career Pathways (3 universities, 10 colleges, 13 school & charter districts, 5 workforce intermediaries, 5 workforce development boards); South Bay Consortium for Adult Education (4 colleges and 5 adult schools); San José | Evergreen Community College District Foundation; and, Customized Training Solutions on demand. Strategic partnerships engaged the regional educational and economic ecosystem for collaborative impact and dissemination of effective practice. Led significant organizational transformation including refocusing, relocating and re-branding the Workforce Institute to become the Community College Center for Economic Mobility. Used a social justice framework to focus first on economic mobility needs of families leading to greater workforce and economic participation rooted in diversity, inclusion and equity.
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Interim Vice President Of Student ServicesCollege Of Alameda Jun 2015 - Jun 2016San Francisco Bay AreaServed with the College of Alameda (COA) Executive Leadership Team during an intense yearlong (2015-2016) focus to address 20 accreditation recommendations received Spring 2015. (The fall 2016 Accreditation team site visit resulted in reaffirmation of Accreditation.) Provided leadership for the COA Student Services Division. Supported college connection and completion with a focus on diversity and equity to achieve institutional effectiveness in fulfilling the mission, vision and values of COA. Embraced service integration strategies across the institution to strengthen organizational capacity and catalyze innovative partnerships to increase resources and opportunities for student achievement. Served as the Institution's Title IX Officer. Led the completion of institution-wide Equity Plan submitted to the Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges. Partnered with Follett Higher Education Group for a no-cost complete remodel of the campus bookstore and provided administrative leadership for the opening of a Veterans' Center and a bond-funded remodel of the Disability Student Programs and Services facilities. The COA campus co-located Employment Services One-Stop for the Alameda Workforce Development Board earned the Outstanding WIOA Services Award. -
Director, Sparkpoint At Skyline CollegeSkyline College Jan 2010 - May 2015San Francisco Bay Area(Skyline Shines Award Recipient) Served as the founding director of a complex regional educational partnership to mitigate economic disparities. (Recognized with the John W. Rice Diversity and Equity Award, the Annie E. Casey Foundation College Innovator Award.) Integrated instructional and student services programs: Grove Scholars Program, English Language Institute, Employment Services Center, Income Tax Assistance, Career and Technical Ed., Financial Coaching, Legal Clinic, Career Advancement Academies. Managed complex partnerships funded by external grants and contracts. Ensured regulatory compliance and built institutional systems to support external funding. Developed proposals for funding and collaborated across agencies to leverage non-traditional funding opportunities. Managed delivery of services designed for community members regardless of enrollment status. Provided free tax preparation, food pantry, unemployment insurance benefits access with CA Employment Development Dept., and CalFresh (SNAP) outreach. Recognized as a best in class model by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston in "Promoting Pathways to Financial Stability: Building the Financial Capabilities of Community College Students" (2015) and the U.S. Dept. Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families in "Building Financial Capability: A Planning Guide for Integrated Services" prepared by Prosperity Now - formerly Corporation for Enterprise Development. -
Director, Center For Workforce DevelopmentSkyline College Nov 2002 - Dec 2009San Francisco Bay AreaDeveloped and administered programs and services that: a. created resourceful networks supporting improved economic and social mobility for individuals and families, and b. prepared a skilled workforce for a competitive economy. Collaborated with students, staff, faculty, and administrators in participatory governance to achieve college objectives. Developed funding and managed the Center for Workforce Development budgets consistent with San Mateo County Community College District policy and sound financial management principles. Supervised and evaluated the performance of assigned staff; interview and participate in selecting employees. Created responsive partnerships with industry as well as regional Workforce Investment Boards. Integrated workforce development services with access and success programs including: English Language Institute, Grove Scholars Program, and self-sufficiency strategies embedded in the SparkPoint model, based on the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Center for Working Families.
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William Watson, Ed.D. Education Details
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Educational Leadership (Social Justice - Equity Emphasis) -
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Philosophy & Comparative Religion, Anthropology
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
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