Graham L. Waters

Graham L. Waters has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in local government and educational institutions. Graham L. is currently the Managing Director/Owner of Premier Martial Arts International, where they oversee the day-to-day operations and leads a team of instructors and staff. Prior to this, starting in 2019, Graham served as the Town Administrator for the Town of Raynham, managing administrative responsibilities for the town. From 2019 to 2021, they worked as a Program Manager at Northeastern University, focusing on financial management and long-range planning for the Internet of Things Institute. Before that, from 2016 to 2018, Graham was the Town Manager for the Town of Coventry, RI, responsible for managing the town government and supervising employees. Graham L. also served as the City Administrative Officer and Assistant City Administrative Officer for the City of New Carrollton from 2005 to 2016, where they managed various city departments and implemented budgeting methods to reduce costs. Graham's earlier experience includes a graduate internship at the Borough of Middletown, Pa. Overall, they have a proven track record in leadership, financial management, and strategic planning.

Graham L. Waters has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science from Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Graham L. also holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from Penn State University. In addition to their formal education, Graham has obtained several certifications including Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) from the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General, A3 Problem Solving for Continuous Improvement, Critical Thinking, Teamwork Foundations, Building Resilience, and Getting Things Done from LinkedIn. The specific months and years of obtaining their certifications are as follows: MCPPO in December 2020, A3 Problem Solving for Continuous Improvement in September 2019, Critical Thinking in August 2019, Teamwork Foundations in August 2019, Building Resilience in July 2019, and Getting Things Done in July 2019.