Lisa Watkins

Development Manager

Lisa was born and raised in Massachusetts. Prior to joining RAW, Lisa was the Founding Marketing Director for The New American Academy Charter School in Brooklyn, NY. She was responsible for overseeing marketing and communications strategy, partnerships, enrichment programming and operational support.

Lisa received her Masters in Environmental Management and Sustainability from Harvard Extension School, and her Bachelors in Political Science from Roger Williams University. She has completed coaching and leadership programs at Harvard University Graduate School of Education and NextJump Leadership Academy.

She is excited to have the opportunity to work alongside the team at RAW to support the youth in the community, and joined the team in 2022.