Lorenzo A. Watson is the CEO/President of the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) in Chicago, IL. With a career spanning community development, education, and Biblical justice, Lorenzo brings extensive experience in organizational leadership and strategic planning. He spent nearly two decades at North Carolina State University (NCSU), leading the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering IT department while mentoring student leaders. At CCDA, Lorenzo has held key roles in communications, education, and event planning. He holds a BS in Computer Engineering from NCSU, an MDiv from Shaw University Divinity School, and a PhD in Educational Research and Policy Analysis. Lorenzo and his wife, Natarsha P. Sanders, serve as community pastors in Kerrville, Texas, fostering inclusion and belonging in every space they engage.