Jacquis Watters

DEI Facilitator at She+ Geeks Out
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New York City Metropolitan Area, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • DEI Facilitator
      • Mar 2021 - Present

    • Cameroon
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Short Course Instructor
      • Feb 2021 - Present

      Serve as a DEI subject matter expert and a member of Northwestern University Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program facilitation team. Review course curriculum content, engage in class discussions with, and provide personalized feedback to an allocated group of students/business leaders participating in Northwestern University Inclusive and Authentic Leadership Program course.

    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs and Social Justice Programs
      • Aug 2018 - Mar 2021

      • Organize and execute an event calendar of intersectional social and educational programs and trainings ranging from 25 to 800+ attendees • Supervise five undergraduate Student Coordinators and one Multicultural Affairs’ Graduate Coordinator• Manage the educational support and residential logistics for the University's Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) and Intercultural House (ICH); a social justice focused, special living-learning residential community within the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) housing 34 undergraduate students• Co-lead Sankofa Tzedek; a University-wide, collaborative program bringing together a cohort of undergraduate students for a year of personal identity development, intergroup dialogue, and intercultural learning that centers the experiences and histories of Black and Jewish communities• Chair Students of Color Resource Team and Students of Color Advisory Board; committees aimed at strengthening institutional outreach and support services for students of color• Advised 12 identity-based student organizations focused on issues of diversity and intercultural development on the college campus, as well as, the larger NYC community• Serve as an advocate for students regarding their navigation of institutional concerns related to housing, academics, student conduct, registrar, etc• Manage departmental budget of $35,000+

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Diversity Educator
      • Sep 2016 - Aug 2018

      • Developed and executed diversity and inclusion workshops and trainings focused on personal identity development, leadership, intersectionality, and allyship for University students, faculty and staff• Created a holistic calendar of social, academic, and educational programming on issues related to diversity, inclusion, and social justice through campus-wide programs and heritage month celebrations• Led University’s competency-based Safe Zone Ally Training Program which includes serving as Safe Zone lead facilitator, the recruitment and training of co-facilitators, and raising overall awareness of LGBTQ issues on campus• Supervised one Graduate Coordinator for the Lore-El Center for Women’s Leadership; a living and learning community that promotes the empowerment of current Stevens students, staff, faculty, and alumni utilizing a shared residential experience• Advised Ethnic Student Council; a student-led subsection of the University’s Student Government Association that houses 7 racial and ethnically based student organizations• Chaired divisional Inclusion, and Equity committee aimed at strengthening institutional outreach and support services for students of color, members of the LGBTQ community and others students holding marginalized identities; as well as, providing educational programs and resources to divisional staff• Served as an advocate for students regarding their navigation of institutional concerns related to housing, academics, registrar, etc• Developed assessment tools for department programs, services, and initiatives• Managed department budget of $45,000+

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Assistant Director, Office for Diversity and Intercultural Development
      • Feb 2015 - Sep 2016

      • Led the operational and programmatic process for the recruitment, selection, training, and performance of 20 Diversity Student Coordinators tasked with implementing campus-wide programs related to race/ethnicity, sexuality and gender, class, religion, and art • Advised 14 activist and identity-based student organizations focused on issues of diversity and intercultural development on the college campus, as well as, the larger Baltimore community• Coordinated social programs and leadership opportunities for an undergraduate student mentoring network specifically designed for students of color and members of the LGBTQ community• Supervised 5 Office Assistants charged with assisting in the daily management of the office’s front desk operations• Served as a Title IX investigator and Student Advocate during the University’s conduct process• Developed and implemented assessment tools for campus-wide diversity programs, services and initiatives with the intentional outcome of improving the retention, academic performance and graduation of all students• Managed department budget of 30,000+

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Director of Student Life for Housing Operations
      • Jul 2013 - Feb 2015

      • Assisted Associate Director during all room selection preparations including the schedule, selection timeframes, room reservations, and publicity• Processed student room changes, contract extensions, billing, and summer housing• Supervise one full-time Administrative Assistant overseeing front desk operations• Oversaw all desk operations related to nine security/welcome desks in six residence hall areas; supervise one Graduate Residence Coordinator and 200 student desk staff• Provided leadership of the recruitment, selection, training, and performance of 15 Office Assistants, 189 Desk Assistants, and 5 Desk Coordinators• Led overall management of summer housing operations; supervise one Graduate Residence Coordinator and 8 Summer Resident Assistants• Served as an Administrative Hearing Officer helping students take responsibility for their actions by developing critical decision-making skills and heightened self-awareness• Participated in a rotating campus emergency on-call system for the welfare of 3,500 residents• Contributed to the ongoing development of Resident Assistants and Graduate Residence Coordinators through staff recruitment, selection, and training of approximately 100 in-residence student leaders• Managed departmental budget of 320,000+

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Resident Director
      • Jul 2011 - Jun 2013

      • Trained and co-supervised a group of 6 Resident Assistants (RA), and 8 Desk Assistants (DA)• Developed and execute educational and recreational programming for a hall community of 180 residents; providing an inviting and inclusive environment while promoting intentional peer relationship building• Partnered with faculty to produce vision and leadership for 5 living learning communities with a collective budget of $3,000• Served as a Conduct Hearing Officer for the University's conduct process• Advised Hall Council student leaders on programming; a $1,000 budget• Provided on-call emergency crisis response for the welfare of 1,500+ on-campus students• Contributed to staff recruitment, selection, and training of approximately 100 student leaders

    • Career Advising and Programming Intern
      • Jan 2013 - May 2013

      • Applied career development philosophy and theory to provide comprehensive career advising and services in a university setting• Advised students with career development including job search techniques, values and interests assessment, interview strategies, and resume and cover letter writing• Provided reflective learning techniques to guide students through decision making and career and internship exploration• Developed, coordinated, and conducted workshops concerning graduation preparation and career navigation for University’s student of color and LGBT populations

    • International Orientation Coordinator
      • Jun 2012 - May 2013

      • Designed and assembled a Fall and Winter Orientation program for 300 incoming international students• Developed a 4 day outcome based training process for 15 student leaders • Created a New Student Orientation Handbook for international students• Established community programming for 530 international students• Collaborated in university-wide initiatives focusing on multicultural competence• Evaluated program outcomes through implementation of online assessment surveys

    • Girls' Empowerment Project Intern
      • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

      • Provided guidance to 20 young women ages 5 to 15 in the K-12 setting• Educated and advised on healthy sexual responsibilities and wellness• Cultivated an inclusive and safe learning environment focused on fostering critical thinking • Developed and implemented lessons and activities that increase self-esteem and empower young women’s personal narrative

Education

  • Seattle University
    Master of Education - MEd, Student Development Administration
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  • Hofstra University
    Bachelor's degree, Women's Studies, Public Relations
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