Downtown Women's Center
Sabbatical, 2011

Lisa Watson is the Chief Executive Officer of the Downtown Women’s Center, which provides permanent supportive housing and other services for women who would otherwise be homeless. Watson oversees the administration of a nationally recognized model program providing permanent housing and supportive services to 2500 homeless women annually on Los Angeles’ Skid Row. As a Stanton Fellow, Watson researched social enterprise models, leading to the creation of Made by DWC, a cafe and gift boutique offering handmade products created by the women of DWC.

* Lisa is now with the Watson Consulting Group.

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