Jerron Hawkins
Director
As a Director at We-Collab, Jerron Hawkins focuses on our place-based work portfolio. Jerron is a dedicated community leader and advocate for disenfranchised communities. Prior to joining We-Collab, he served as a political appointee at the U.S. Department of Justice as a Policy Advisor in the Community Relations Service. In addition to focusing on policy, advocacy, and equity for non-profits, Jerron is also a licensed attorney. He is deeply committed to advancing social equity, leveraging his expertise in policy analysis, legal advocacy, strategic planning, and community engagement to empower youth and other groups. Jerron serves on several nonprofit boards focused on creating opportunities for underrepresented communities to access essential resources and build pathways to success.
A proud double alumnus of Howard University, Jerron earned his B.A. in Political Science in 2019 and his J.D. in 2022. Outside of his professional endeavors, Jerron spends his free time reading, staying active, and exploring new places through travel.
My superpower
Connecting with people regardless of background
The last show I binge watched
Wheel of Time
What keeps me up at night
Self-Development; Mind mapping my next moves with overall life
Three things I can't live without
God, Cars, and Food
What I'm currently reading
How the Body Keeps Score by Bessel A. van der Kolk, M.D.
Jerron Hawkins
Director
As a Director at We-Collab, Jerron Hawkins focuses on our place-based work portfolio. Jerron is a dedicated community leader and advocate for disenfranchised communities. Prior to joining We-Collab, he served as a political appointee at the U.S. Department of Justice as a Policy Advisor in the Community Relations Service. In addition to focusing on policy, advocacy, and equity for non-profits, Jerron is also a licensed attorney. He is deeply committed to advancing social equity, leveraging his expertise in policy analysis, legal advocacy, strategic planning, and community engagement to empower youth and other groups. Jerron serves on several nonprofit boards focused on creating opportunities for underrepresented communities to access essential resources and build pathways to success.
A proud double alumnus of Howard University, Jerron earned his B.A. in Political Science in 2019 and his J.D. in 2022. Outside of his professional endeavors, Jerron spends his free time reading, staying active, and exploring new places through travel.
My superpower
Connecting with people regardless of background
The last show I binge watched
Wheel of Time
What keeps me up at night
Self-Development; Mind mapping my next moves with overall life
Three things I can't live without
God, Cars, and Food
What I'm currently reading
How the Body Keeps Score by Bessel A. van der Kolk, M.D.