Brenda Watson

Brenda Watson is the newly appointed Executive Director of The North Hartford Partnership, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing equitable social and economic development in the North Hartford Promise Zone. The North Hartford Partnership’s mission is to collaborate with neighborhood residents in efforts to close health, housing and economic opportunity gaps across North Hartford.

Watson’s professional career spans 20 years in the non-profit, municipal, and quasi-government sectors, with a comprehensive focus on equity and a proven track record of driving impactful community development initiatives. Watson is the former CEO of Operation Fuel and currently serves on the Conservation Law Foundation CT Board of Directors, and Connecticut Green Bank Board. Watson has Bachelor’s degree in political science and public administration from Florida Memorial University and a Master’s degree in public policy from Trinity College.

Watson was appointed to the Board in February 2020 by Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz (D-Berlin/Southington).