Michael Watkins is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in recruitment, workforce development, and early career strategy across several reputable organizations. Currently serving as the Manager of Americas Early Careers Strategy at JLL since May 2025, Michael previously held leadership roles at Nike, including Lead Portfolio Manager and Head of Early Career Initiatives in Global Technology. Additional experience includes positions at Apple as Diversity Recruiting Program Manager, and leadership roles at ABA, PwC, Microsoft, and KPMG US, emphasizing inclusion and diversity. Early career positions include Director of Recruitment and Enrollment at the University of Illinois Chicago, and Assistant Director at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where Michael implemented significant educational initiatives. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Morehouse College and a Master of Education in Educational Policy Studies from the University of Illinois Chicago.
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