Our First Lady
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Monifa K. Watson dedicated her life to the Lord at the age of 14 as
a member of Apostolic Faith Assembly (AFA) in Jamaica, New
York. After graduating High School, Monifa relocated to Atlanta, Georgia
to attend Spelman College. While there, she attended The Victory House Ministry.
After graduating from Spelman College, Monifa returned to New York and AFA, which
was renamed Christ Church International. It was there she met Minister Dean H.
Watson. As an adult, Monifa was an active member of the Choir, Worship Team and Women's
Ministry.
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Monifa has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Spelman College, a Master of
Science in Non-Profit Management from Audrey Cohen College and a Master of Public Administration from Baruch
College. She has worked in the financial and non profit sectors for over 10 years. Former
employers include: Nationsbanc Mortgage Company, National Development Council, Habitat for Humanity,
NYC and Consumer Credit Counseling Service. Currently Monifa is the Program Director for HomeStretch,
an agency dedicated to providing housing and life skills to homeless families.
Dean and Monifa Watson have three beautiful children, Dean (Khi), Devon and
Mekayla. Monifa is the current President of the Tussahaw Elementary School PTO. She is a member of the
Sisters In The Spirit Prayer Group, a graduate of Leadership Henry, c/o 2007 and an avid community
volunteer.
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