Staff Directory

Chera Jo Watts is a mother, writer, gardener, yoga practitioner, and scholar-artist interested in teaching and learning strategies which move us toward beloved community. As a PhD candidate in the Department of Religion, her research explores African American religion and literature, and she learns from, honors, and centers Black and Indigenous approaches to sustainability.

As the Office of Sustainability Graduate Assistant, Watts supports the undergraduate internship program through community building and equity-centered mentoring while leading professional development opportunities, meetings, and events. Her role also supports program partners, identifies growth areas, and determines potential solutions to current challenges. She is committed to building interconnected systems which help our communities thrive, now and in the future.