Suzanne M. Charles Watson is an experienced IDEA Strategist, living and working to create a world of collective liberation, authenticity and joy!

She holds a BSc (Hons) in Sociology, a graduate Diploma in International Relations and a Master’s degree specializing in Gender Equity Studies and Social Policy.

Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, she has successfully lead IDEA initiatives throughout the Caribbean, including as co-author of the University of the West Indies’ Gender Policy; and leading research on the Caribbean Gender Differentials Framework, which informs the CARICOM Regional Education and Human Resource Development 2030 Strategy. Since migrating to Canada, she’s served in key leadership roles at Women’s College Hospital and the SickKids Research Institute.

Her work is grounded in principles of community, respect, empathy, authenticity, transparency, and engagement and intentionally helps create equitable, affirming and accountable spaces.

She enjoys community service and is currently a Director of Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health centre. She is a mothering worker and the proud mom of Dante.