Roots in Miami. Raised by Teachers
Carlos Watson was born in Cleveland and raised in Miami, the second of four children in a loving household anchored by two public-school teachers. Money was tight, but love and high expectations were abundant.
From an early age, Carlos devoured books at local libraries and bookstores — a passion that carried him to Harvard University, where he graduated with honors, and later to Stanford Law School, where he served as Editor of the Stanford Law Review and President of the Student Government.
McKinsey. Goldman. Foundations for Building.
Built With Purpose
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Achieva
One of the nation’s first full-service college prep companies, helping 100,000 students across 75 districts.
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OZY Media
An Emmy-winning media brand spotlighting “the new and the next.”
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Giving Back
Co-founder of College Track; decades of mentoring students nationwide.
A National Voice in News & Culture
Carlos has anchored and hosted programs for CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, PBS, Hulu, and Amazon. He has interviewed presidents, creators, and innovators across every major sector. He is a two-time Emmy Award winner and served on the Board of NPR.
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Emmy Award–winning journalism and storytelling
Turning Injustice Into Impact
Decades of Giving Back
Carlos has mentored thousands of students in Miami, Boston, and Oakland, launched youth programs nationwide, and co-founded College Track to support under-resourced students on their journey to college and beyond.
