Watson Institute Team
Watson Institute is led by a team of strong-hearted individuals who aim to shape the future of education while supporting some of the world’s most promising next generation leaders and entrepreneurs.
Watson Institute is led by a team of strong-hearted individuals who aim to shape the future of education while supporting some of the world’s most promising next generation leaders and entrepreneurs.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Recognized as an Ashoka fellow, Echoing Green fellow, and one of Forbes 30 under 30 social entrepreneurs, Eric’s work is driven by a simple belief: to solve the toughest challenges facing humanity, the place to start is within the hearts and minds of the next generation.
Chief Operations Officer
Andrew manages three crucial organization-wide teams: Program Implementation, HR/Operations, and Enrollment Engine. He builds and instills culture in our top-notch teams and supports each team in achieving their goals. He is known as a GyShiDo Master and aims to set the foundation for Watson Institute to become a hundred year old institution.
Chief Strategy Officer
Prior to joining the team, Brin lived in Uganda where she co-founded The African SOUP. Brin and her team built the SOUP from a community program to an organization making national education impact across Uganda in partnership with the Ministry of Education. Brin believes deeply in our collective capacity to improve the trajectory of our world, should we invest our time and resources in developing ethically-driven leadership and economic systems.
Executive Director
Jeremy leads the team and development, as well as oversees the curriculum at Watson Institute, Boulder. He integrates each element of the Watson Institute model to build a strong team and create a powerful experience that equips the next generation to solve the toughest challenges of our time.
Director of Programs
Jorge leads all of the programming elements at Watson Institute, Boulder including program implementation, managing the Watson Mentor Program, facilitating workshops and events, supporting Master Course Teachers, and local partnerships. He also leads branding and marketing for Watson Institute.
Operations Coordinator
Audrey designs and implements a world class logistics and operational experience for students selected to attend Watson Institute. She implements and coordinates a large portion of Watson Institute’s daily operations, including elements of a vibrant student life experience.
Executive Director
Tyler manages the team, preceptors and development of Watson Institute, South Florida. In her role, she oversees all programming including curriculum design, workshops, Master Courses, and both our Mentor and Employer Networks. She also serves as a liaison to the broader South Florida community for the program and scholars.
Operations Coordinator
Alberto leads the Watson Institute, South Florida Campus Operations. This position entails implementing and coordinating large portions of daily Watson Institute programmatic operations. In addition to spearheading campus logistics and developing a vibrant student life experience for Scholars.
Preceptor
Julia is the founder and CEO of imvest, committed to building a sustainable future through social entrepreneurship and impact investing. Julia also brings to the table a decade of experience in capital markets. For 6 years she worked in private wealth management at Goldman Sachs, and 4 years in venture capital & private equity investing in emerging markets
Preceptor
Santra currently serves as the Interim Executive Director for the Miami Workers Center, a strategy and action center whose purpose is to build the power and self-determination of South Florida’s most oppressed communities, and help to build a progressive voice and platform that can nurture the growth of movements for social change in Florida and in the United States.
Preceptor
Marte is a classically trained professional musician and strategic planner, founded Cultured Innovations to help clients translate vision into value and facilitate success on purpose. Her work as a coach and consultant, allows her to support artists, nonprofit leaders and boards in creating more value, visibility, and financial security.
Preceptor
Derick is a social entrepreneur with an authentic voice for change, particularly in the areas education technology, and the growth of local ecosystems for entrepreneurs of color nationally. In 2008, Derick Pearson co-founded Feverish Pops, a venture backed frozen dessert company, raising a seed round of three-quarters of a million dollars.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Recognized as an Ashoka fellow, Echoing Green fellow, and one of Forbes 30 social entrepreneurs under 30, Eric’s work is driven by a simple belief: to solve the toughest challenges facing humanity, the place to start is within the hearts and minds of the next generation.
CEO, Lily's Sweets
A recognized leader in the natural and organic food industry, Jane is CEO of Lily’s Sweets and has 30 years of executive experience in PepsiCo, Heinz, and Rudi’s Bakery. Jane publishes the popular blog JaneKnows.com on the tips, tools, and truths to lead a meaningful career.
Retired Microsoft executive
Mike is a retired Microsoft executive where he led high profile, global products and most recently the Community Development program that supports 50+ global communities. Mike is an early-stage investor, advisor and board member of numerous non-profit and for-profit start-ups.