Tina Watkins

Tina Watkins (Haberberger), MPPA, is a Research Associate in Workforce Development at the American Institutes for Research, beginning in November 2023. Previously, Tina served as a Recruitment Specialist and Contractor for Rung for Women, where support was provided for a career accelerator program redesign focused on Technology and Advanced Manufacturing opportunities in St. Louis. Tina also held the position of Coordinator for Talent Development and Skilled Workforce at the Regional Business Council, overseeing various workforce development initiatives. Additional experience includes roles as Campaign Manager for Venki for St. Louis County Council, Special Projects Coordinator at Human Agency, and Community Organizer at Better Together STL. Tina's educational background includes a Master's degree in Public Policy Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Policy and Program Evaluation from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis, along with a double major in Advertising & Public Relations and Spanish from Drury University.