Dr. Nikita C. Garris-Watson is an educator, spiritual leader, author, and trendsetter. As a first-generation college graduate, she lays claim to having earned a bachelor, two masters, a Doctor of ...view moreDr. Nikita C. Garris-Watson is an educator, spiritual leader, author, and trendsetter. As a first-generation college graduate, she lays claim to having earned a bachelor, two masters, a Doctor of Ministry, and postsecondary work all the way to her Ph.D. candidacy. Armed with her educational arsenal, Dr. Garris-Watson has over 30 years of teaching and administrative experience in fighting the impoverished mindsets and stereotypes of the underrepresented and marginalized members of society.
Dr. Garris-Watson or "Dr. Ki" as she is affectionately known, is the Founder of Words of Deliverance Worldwide Ministries (WODWM) a non-denominational mobile ministry and CEO of Dr. Ki Enterprises, a social enterprise with connections in the faith and public sector. Likened to the Old Testament female judge Deborah, she originally founded WODWM as an outreach ministry, with the primary objective of sharing the gospel of Christ, with the laboring to provide spiritual, educational and religious events throughout the community. Operating under the mandate of executing excellence, Dr. Ki has traveled extensively both nationally and internationally to conduct workshops, revivals, and seminars. She has been featured in print, on the radio, and via television throughout her ministry career.
With the release of her first book, entitled Damaged But Destined: So What? Now What! Dr. Garris-Watson became a bestseller in the first week of its release. She published her second book, Damaged but Destined the Deliverance Diary: Provoked by the Proverbs a bedside favorite devotional. In keeping with her mandate of executing excellence, Dr. Ki has co-authored other books while undertaking multiple projects. Understanding the importance of transparency to transformation, Dr. Ki's ministry events, book tours and vending moments have turned into testimonials of cathartic breakthroughs.
A recognized champion for the underrepresented, Dr. Ki also serves as President of Dr. Ki Enterprises a social enterprise devoted to helping individuals overcome life's most challenging circumstances.
Dr. Garris-Watson is married to Bishop James E. Watson, and together they share four wonderful children: Quinton, Steven, Kyra and Sasha. She holds membership in various professional, civic, and non-profit organizations.view less