Rob Watson

Rob Watson serves as the Executive Director of the EdRedesign Lab at Harvard Graduate School of Education, where previous roles included Deputy Director and Director for Partnerships and Community Impact. Watson co-teaches a course focused on collaborative action for equity in education. As co-founder and Chair of the Board of Directors for the Poughkeepsie Children's Cabinet, Watson collaborates with various community stakeholders to create impactful strategies for children's welfare. Additionally, Watson co-founded the Poughkeepsie Service Accelerator to engage recent graduates in public service. Other significant experiences include consulting for the Harlem Children's Zone, directing student programs at the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, and developing advocacy strategies through Harvard affiliations. Educational qualifications include master's degrees from Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a bachelor's degree from Harvard University.