Casey 🫧 Watts

Casey Watts is a versatile professional with extensive experience in organizational development, engineering, and product management. Currently serving as a Staff Frontend Engineer at the Maryland Department of Labor, Casey also operates as the Owner and Organizational Effectiveness Consultant at Happy and Effective, focusing on strategy and inclusive culture. As a Co-Founder of Empathy in Tech, Casey promotes empathy as a learnable skill through events and community engagement. Previous roles include Team Lead/Product Manager at Ruby for Good, overseeing volunteers in web application development for nonprofits, and Chief of Staff (Engineering) at Datavant, enhancing organizational culture and effectiveness. Casey's background also includes senior roles at USCIS, Heroku, and Yale University, demonstrating a commitment to user-centered design and mentoring in technology. Educational achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Yale University and a Certificate in Computer Programming from the Community College of Baltimore County.