Her professional involvements include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In addition to her professional work as a CPA, she is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian and a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians and the American Institute of Parliamentarians. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida and Hillsborough Community College. Her Board of Trustees assignments include chair of the Audit & Compliance Committee and member of the Governance Committee, Strategic Initiatives Committee and Collective Bargaining Team. Mrs. Watkins is a resident of Tampa.