Renee Watson serves as the coordinator and liaison for Bexar County’s Small, Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprise (SMWBE) Program, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Liaison, and Title VI Coordinator. She works across departments to ensure SMWBEs have access to procurement and contracting opportunities, assessing current practices and recommending improvements to boost participation. Renee also partners with public and private entities, community organizations, and vendors to expand opportunities in local, state, federal, and private procurement. She is a member of the County Manager’s Executive Leadership Team and holds a Master Contract Compliance Administrator (MCCA) certification from Morgan State University. A recognized national expert, she has presented at the American Contract Compliance Association Conference and was selected as a National Urban/Rural Fellow, earning her MPA in Urban Planning and Rural Economic Development from Baruch College, CUNY. She also holds a BBA in Management/Marketing from UT San Antonio. Renee previously served as Chief of Staff for State Senator Rodney Ellis (Houston) and Councilman George Stevens (San Diego). Her accolades include the MLK Distinguished Service Award, NBA Spurs & Coca-Cola Leaders & Legacies Award, and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber Advocacy Award. She is an alumna of multiple leadership programs nationwide.