Dr. Monique Watts holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from California State University at Dominguez Hills, as well as a Doctorate in Education from Pepperdine University. Prior to entering academia, Monique worked as a legal assistant with several private and public law firms, in philanthropy as a nonprofit administrator, grant writer, and development chair, and with various public and private sector organizations who supports adults and children with intellectual disabilities. Monique has remained involved in her community as a board member of several charitable groups, disabilities advisory committees and was recently appointed to the State of California’s Office of Administrative Hearings Special Education Advisory Committee.