Kimberly Watson, Interim Director of Community and Continuing Education at El Camino College and President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Los Angeles Chapter (NCBWLA), joins us for a powerful Women’s History Month conversation on leadership, legacy, and impact.

With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit advocacy, educational program management, and grant-funded initiatives totaling over $4 million, Watson has built a career centered on empowering marginalized youth and advancing opportunities for Black women through strategic leadership and community partnerships.

In this episode, we highlight the partnership between NCBWLA and the Black Business Association’s Salute to Black Women Business Conference & Awards, where NCBWLA will facilitate both:

• The Youth Forum — in partnership with the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute and the Holly J. Mitchell Girls Empowerment Leadership Institute, a 9-month academy designed to equip young Black girls with leadership skills, confidence, and networks rooted in cultural pride.

• The Women’s Leadership Summit — themed:
“At the Table and Behind the Policy: Black Women Leading Human Resources with Power, Integrity, and Impact.”

We discuss:
• How Black women in HR shape policy and culture beyond compliance
• Sustaining career pathways and advancement opportunities
• Leadership fatigue and navigating emotional labor
• Investing in the next generation through structured mentorship
• Why partnerships between organizations like the BBA and NCBWLA matter now more than ever

This conversation anchors Women’s History Month and aligns with this year’s Salute theme:
Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.

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