David Watson
David Watson, M.A., M.S., / CEO
For the past two decades, Mr. David Watson has worked to mentor, empower, and uplift youth and young adults in Miami Dade County. The cornerstone of David's mentoring is based upon his belief that through uplifting programs and positive interpersonal relationships, he can make an influential difference in his community. While volunteering as a coach and mentor youth for the Richmond Perrine Giants Optimist Program, the vision of SYSTEM Miami Inc. was formed; having personal witness to the joy the children experienced from travel events, the bond for betterment, growth from Sports involvement, and the need for tutoring created within David a desire to create a program that could replicate and expand the impact to other communities in need. David is a true believer in people and SYSTEM Miami Inc. is designed to be a tool to guide youth away from the jail, prison, and residential drug treatment settings and focus them on gaining acceptance into the University community.
In addition to his work in the community, David is a Rehabilitation Service Supervisor for Miami Dade County while also working in jail, prison, and residential drug treatment settings. David received his B.S. degree in Criminal Justice and M.A. degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from South Carolina State University, His M.S. degree in Criminal Justice from Florida International University and is a Certified Addictions Professional (CAP). David is a current Board Member with the Richmond Perrine Optimist Club and an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Sabrina Joseph
Sabrina Joseph, B.A. Vice President
Ms. Sabrina Joseph is the 2nd oldest of seven siblings, her family is originally from Haiti. She was born and raised in Miami, Florida; As a Result of her mother being brutally murdered, she and her oldest sibling were forced to raise their younger siblings. Ms. Joseph attended Miami Central Sr. High despite obstacles that were in front of her, she graduated from High School “Class of 1999.”
Ms. Joseph has three handsome young men, that she loves dearly and there nothing she wouldn’t do for their happiness. With the desire to reach her highest potential Ms. Joseph decided to further her education, she attended Miami Dade College and received her Associates Degree in Social Work in 2014, shortly after she received her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at Phoenix University in 2017, While completing her bachelor’s degree Ms. Joseph Graduated as a certified Juvenile Detention Officer at Broward College.
After eight months working as an officer, she realizes her gift/ passion were mentoring and assisting at- risk youth in reaching their highest potential academically. She felt she couldn’t make an impact in the life of Juveniles while they were behind bars, so she decides to use her Social Work /Minister background in order to reach students who were going down the wrong path by her transiting over to education, as a result ;she was able to make a powerful impact in the community by mentoring young Adults into making better decisions and choosing a more positive/ productive path in life. Ms. Joseph is a member of Revealing Truth Ministries as an ordained youth Minister and a member of the Praise Team. She worked closely with at-risk youth for ten years; her passion is to “Push youth to their highest potential in life by all means necessary”.
Micah D. harrell
Micah Harrell, M.S.- Board Member/ Compliance Officer
Micah Demetrius Harrell a native South Miamian, is the middle child of 3, was
born to Rev. Jimmie L. and Mrs. Violet Harrell on April 9, 1970. He is a product
of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools where he attended West Laboratory
Elementary, South Miami Junior High, and South Miami Senior High, proud class
of 1988. After graduating from high school, Micah matriculated to South Carolina
State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Business Management, in the summer of 1992. He then received his Master of
Science degree from Nova Southeastern University in the area of Mathematics
Education Spring 2003 and a Specialist in Guidance and Counseling from Barry
University in 2006. Micah was employed with Miami-Dade County Public Schools
for over nine years teaching Mathematics and Business and coaching High School
football and basketball. Micah was also employed with Broward County Schools
for 16 years as a Guidance Counselor, Mathematics instructor, and High School
Football coach 2004 – 2020. He’s also currently holds an adjunct math professor
position at Miami-Dade College (Kendall), Micah has also held adjunct math
professor position at Brown Mackie College and the New Orleans Theological
Seminary. Micah is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc (Miami Alumni) for over
almost 30 years. One of the favorite activities I participate in weekly is my
different Church activities. Being a deacon and minister of music at my church
Glendale Baptist Church of Brownsville is a great opportunity to share with the
inner city community. Micah is the father of three beautiful daughters Tavia 30
(Georgia), Kayla 26 (University of Charleston/Pharmacy School), and Kortni 24.
Artentry Jackson
Artentry Jackson, M.A.-board Officer/Community Relations
Artentry is a native of Homestead Fl, and a product of Miami Dade Public Schools. She went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Barry University in 2006, and later earned a master’s in educational leadership in 2015.
For the past 12 years she has worked to mentor, educate, and inspire the students she encounters. Working in areas of very low socioeconomic status many of the children have limited support as well as resources outside of school. Artentry takes initiatives to improve the lives of her students and their families.
Artenty started the first cheerleading group at her school, and spear headed fundraisers so that there was no cost to the students. She volunteered as a cheerleading coach, Theodore Gibson Oratorical Sponsor, and International Thespians Society Sponsor during her time as a middle school teacher. She has also coordinated schoolwide Thanksgiving basket drives, books, clothing, and toy drives, as well as talent shows.
Artentry knows that providing extracurricular activities outside of academics helps boost self-esteem and gets parents more involved in their children’s lives. Building a relationship and creating a since of family with her students encourages them to try harder in academics because they know someone is there to support them.
Outside of school Artentry is known to many as “Ms. Jackson” from her time as a team mom for the Richmond Perrine Giants football team. Her experience with the Richmond Perrine Giants expands over 10 years where she helped support the team as treasurer, assist in travel coordination, fundraising, and most of all mentoring the kids. She also supports various organizations such as H.E.L.P and SBC Community Development Corporation in feeding the needy, sponsoring families for Christmas, and volunteering for school supply drives.
The most important people in her life are her husband of 19 years and 3 children. Because her children are a product of System Miami’s philosophy, Artenty knows that it really works.
Danielle Simmons
Danielle Simmons-Secretary
Ms. Danielle Simmons is the only girl of five siblings. She was born in New York City and at the age of ten years. Her parents decided to migrate to Miami Florida in the hope of a better life. Ms. Simmons is a proud mother of three wonderful children that she loves dearly and there is nothing in this world she wouldn’t do for them. Danielle attended Miami Southridge Sr. High, received her high school diploma and graduated Class of 2000.
Ms. Simmons is a faithful member at Transformation Church. She enjoys putting her hands to work in serving as an usher and volunteers her time in making sure all the church’s financial obligations are met. Danielle truly understand her purpose in life “to Worship God is Spirit and in Truth.”
Ms. Simmons volunteered with AmeriCorps completing 1700 hours Community Service. While serving, Danielle made a great impact in the community by mentoring and tutoring high-risk students who were struggling with Reading and Math. She also was involved in beautifying Schools in low-income neighborhoods and assisting different organization in the community with back to school events. Currently, Ms. Simmons is using her past Customer Service skills working as a Secretary Assistant at University of Miami. She enjoys helping students reach their dreams in becoming a student at UM (University of Miami.)
Nate Francis B.S.
Nate Francis B.S. - Advisor
Nathaniel “Nate” Francis, Jr of Miami, Florida. Nate received his education through the Miami Dade County Schools and graduated from Miami Killian Senior High Class of 1988. Upon graduation, Nate enrolled in Johnson C Smith University in Charlotte North Carolina where he obtained a degree in Sociology and History in 1992.
Nate is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity PI NU Chapter. Nate was involved in coaching and mentoring young men with Gould Optimist Program, Richmond Perrine Optimist Program, Christ Episcopal Church and System Miami. Nate is a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida.
Nate has worked in the Social Service field since graduating in College in 1992 and worked as a Counselor and Case Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina, Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania. Nate was an employee in the Kansas City Missouri School District and National Non-Profit PE4Life. Nate also worked at The Department of Juvenile Justice as a Juvenile Probation Officer.
