Bob Watts

Recently retired after 44 years as a diplomat with the State Department, I am in the leadership of Jewish and Democratic organizations working to face modernization and intergenerational challenges. I am working to address challenges non-profit organizations face in harnessing the collaborative and creative potential of design thinking, AI, knowledge management. livestreaming and social media, including understanding what can be done with AI and low-cost platforms. Helping build the information services of several Jewish organizations. Spoke on this subject at 2012 South-by-Southwest (SXSW) Interactive.

I now work on a wide range of volunteer leadership tasks:

• FJMC International (formerly the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs), the oldest and largest Jewish men's organization: International Vice President responsible for Programming for Men's Needs, including Inclusion and Health and Wellness. Also lead IT manager on the FJMC website, membership and fundraising tech, communications, and information services.
• Fairfax County (VA) Democratic Committee: Member, edit the newsletter for the 50+ Caucus of the FCDC.
• New College of Florida: Board Member of the Alumni Association
• Congregation Olam Tikvah, Fairfax, VA: Manage the livestream for synagogues services.