Dr. Charah Tabetha Watson is a scientist, innovation leader, and public sector executive with extensive experience in science, technology, and innovation (STI) policy, research commercialisation, and institutional leadership.
She serves as Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Jamaica’s principal public sector agency responsible for coordinating scientific research, advancing technological development, and promoting the application of scientific knowledge and innovation to national development.
Dr. Watson holds a PhD in Chemistry and BSc in Food Chemistry and Pure and Applied Chemistry from The University of the West Indies, Mona. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Governance and Public Innovation from the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) and The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, and an Executive MBA from Formato Business School, Spain.
