(Maria) Jamie Watson

Dynamic social work professional with extensive experience in managing comprehensive social services, specializing in program development, fundraising, and grant writing. Expertise in fostering collaborative team environments and achieving impactful results through effective management. Recognized for strong stakeholder engagement and a commitment to compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring seamless service delivery and high client satisfaction. Proven track record in strategic leadership, community outreach, and crisis resolution, dedicated to building robust community partnerships that enhance team performance and overall community well-being.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• License Number #114939

• Communities Actively Living Independent and Free (CALIF), Los Angeles, CA (June 2004-January 2007)
• Systems Change Advocate: Recruit and supervise team of 15 volunteers; facilitate meetings between advocates and Mayor’s office regarding accessibility issues for Los Angeles; write agency’s "Strategic Plan for the State of California"; organize capital action days; conduct photo journalistic project documenting LAX’s treatment of people with disabilities resulting in significant changes by Attorney General.
• Los Angeles Men’s Place (LAMP), Los Angeles, CA (January 1994-June 1997 and rehired June 2001-June 2007)
• Housing Manager LAMP Lodge; Project Manager: Assigned to work with most "difficult" clients/cases in agency on Skid Row; develop and supervise volunteer program for LAMP Lodge; create new housing program for agency; conduct housing inspections for Shelter Plus Care grant; build positive and therapeutic relationships with persons struggling with severe mental illness, homelessness, drug addiction, HIV infection, lesbian, gay and transgender identities, disabilities and violence from local police departments; identify and develop support groups specific to veterans; manage a small budget of $5,000.00 for program expenses.