Mallissa Watts

Mallissa Watts is an experienced professional specializing in refugee resettlement and mental health, currently serving as the Refugee Resettlement Coordinator at the International Rescue Committee since February 2022. In this role, Mallissa manages multiple programs and leads a team focused on trauma-informed care for over 500 refugees, emphasizing education and health services. Previous positions include the Mental Health Lead and Refugee Response Coordinator at the Bernard van Leer Foundation, and a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning MHPSS Consultant at War Child Holland. Mallissa holds a Master of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and English Literature from the University of Washington, with additional coursework in Machine Learning and Data Science from Stanford University.