Seamus Watters

Seamus LaMar Watters is a graduate of Washington and Lee University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a minor in Film Studies. During his undergraduate studies, he contributed to the World War II documentary A Strike at the Sun, completed marketing internships, and competed as an All-Conference hurdler on the university’s track and field team.

Before joining APLU, Seamus served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Zambia for two years, supporting agricultural development through the LIFE program. During his service, he learned to speak Tonga and developed a passion for cross-cultural collaboration and community engagement.

As an Associate with APLU’s Council for Community and Economic Engagement (CECE), Seamus supports the Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) Universities program and other initiatives that strengthen the role of higher education in economic development and community engagement. He is passionate about helping colleges and universities build meaningful partnerships that create lasting impact for their communities.