Dr. Watson is the CEO and Founder of Rachel's Heart International, a 501(c)(3) organization committed to collaboratively serving humanity through various missions, as well as educational and wellness programs both locally and internationally. The aim is to positively impact communities through humanitarian efforts, enhance the quality of life by fostering self-sufficiency, and enable individuals to thrive within their communities.

 

The Founder currently serves as an elementary school teacher for the past seven years and holds teaching licenses in both Maryland and Virginia. On May 1, 2027, Dr. Watson graduated from Regent University with a Doctor of Education (EdD). The founder plans to use research to launch a reading literacy program in impoverished communities, focusing on African-American and Hispanic students to improve their literacy skills.

Dr. Watson always had the desire to impact the world in a greater way, as shown in her statement, "I just want to be a blessing." The journey began in 2013 when she enrolled in graduate school and completed a business plan project that later served as the foundation for her organization. On April 9, 2018, Rachel's Heart International established and created seven programs: Zion's Destiny, Noah's Ark, Josiah's Joy, Josiah M. Muganda Grant Fund for Peacebuilding, Priscilla's Heart, Pool of Bethesda, and Pay It Forward. Later, Teacher's Alliance Global, which focuses on educational empowerment, was introduced in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic and is currently being relaunched.
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The future of Rachel's Heart International is promising, as evidenced by its accomplishments. Josiah's Joy partnered with donors to fundraise towards tuition and school uniforms for students attending Nyame Bekyere Christian School, a school in Ghana, West Africa. Pool of Bethesda partnered with a Breast Cancer survivor to discuss and share her story and educate others on living with breast cancer on a Facebook live broadcast, "The Good, Bad, and the Ugly." Now, Rachel's Heart International looks optimistically forward to continually expanding its programs and services by networking and connecting with individuals and organizations with similar interests on social media and other platforms. ​​

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In these uncertain times and an ever-changing economy, many people need a beacon of light, hope, and solutions. In light of this sheer reality, is it possible for a single person to make a difference? Dr. Watson answers, "One person can make a difference when guided by the heart. However, a greater impact occurs when the community unites with a shared purpose to create change." 

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Rachel and her family reside in Maryland. Her husband, James, is a Child Therapist, and their two children attend high school.