Innovation Team

PCEI’s Innovation Team is comprised of professionals from a diverse array of backgrounds and cultural experiences that consult with clients to apply tradional cultural norms, values, and practices to more effectively capitalize on business goals and mitigate business challenges. 

PCEI Innovation Team Members include:

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Raymond Two Hawks Watson, J.D., M.C.P.

Chief Executive Officer/Founder

Ray@provcei.org

Raymond Two Hawks Watson is a Community Advocate, Cultural Practitioner, and Business Professional with over 16 years of experience in nonprofit executive administration.  Watson’s skills consist of program development & implementation, grant writing, motivational speaking, leadership & cultural equity consulting, community organizing and event planning, supplemented by an extensive background in cultural equity related initiatives and programming in the Rhode Island community.  Watson holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Union College in New York, a master’s degree in community planning from the University of Rhode Island, a juris doctorate from the Roger Williams University School of Law in Rhode Island, and successfully passed the February 2023 Rhode Island Bar exam. Watson is the recipient of the Rhode Island Foundation’s 2016 Carter Innovation Fellowship; a 2021 recipient of the U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Voluntary Service; a 2022 co-recipient of the Feinstein Center for Pro Bono & Experiential Education at RWU School of Law’s Public Interest Award; a 2022 recipient of the University of Rhode Island Black Scholar Awards Committee’s The Tossie E. Taylor, Jr. Community Spirit Award; and was a 2022 Mayoral appointee to the City of Providence’s Municipal Reparations Commission.

 

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Donald W. King

Chief Creative Officer

Donald@provcei.org

Donald W. King is a Creative Professional, Educator, Art Director, Festival Producer, Branding/Marketing Specialist and Socio-Musicologist with more than 25 years of notable accomplishments. A graduate of Brown University, King has extensive experience and expertise in the fields of the arts, literacy, and education, including developing and producing large scale, multi-stage festivals and events, cultural arts institutions, music venues, and brands in highly competitive markets.

 

Toccara L. Barrett, M.S.H.S.tocarra

Executive Administrator

Hello@provcei.org

Toccara L. Barrett is an Administrative Professional with direct experience managing programs and initiatives in the field of Social Services.  Barrett possesses excellent organizational and communication skills, which are enhanced by both her Master’s level educational background in Human Services, with a concentration in Leadership, as well as her passion for advocating for under-served individuals and communities.

 

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Director of Marketing & Sales

Veronica@provcei.org

Veronica Cintron is a multi-industry, Business Executive with strong strategy development and execution skills who possesses a passion for cultural education, awareness and community building. A native of Puerto Rico, Cintron’s track record consists of over 20 years of proven leadership experience with a focus on creating and executing processes, evaluating and tailoring long term goals, overseeing staff duties and encouraging overall growth and stability.