Dr. Benaisha Poole-Watson is a distinguished financial executive, global capital strategist, and real estate mogul whose work spans institutional lending, international development, and community-centered wealth creation. An Air Force veteran, attorney, and visionary entrepreneur, she is widely recognized for building high-impact financial platforms that expand equitable access to capital while operating at scale across domestic and global markets.
Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles’ Crenshaw District to a Guatemalan immigrant mother and an African-American father, Dr. Poole-Watson’s upbringing instilled resilience, discipline, and ambition. She completed high school early, became a young mother at 19, and worked multiple jobs while pursuing higher education.
She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, followed by two Master’s degrees in Public Administration and Political Management from George Washington University, and later obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland—a foundation that uniquely positioned her at the intersection of law, finance, and public policy.
Dr. Poole-Watson served nine years in the United States Air Force, where she developed the operational discipline, leadership acumen, and mission-driven approach that continue to define her executive career.
Dr. Poole-Watson entered real estate as an investor before earning her license in 2015. She is the Founder of The Bailey Watson Real Estate Group, a multi-state brokerage recognized for elite production, agent development, and market leadership.
Consistently ranked in the Top 1% of Realtors in the United States, she has sold hundreds of homes annually, from first-time buyer properties to luxury estates. Her real estate work emphasizes ownership as a cornerstone of generational wealth, particularly within underserved communities.
Dr. Poole-Watson is the Owner and President of MFS Corporation, a Direct Lending (Non-Depository) Financial Institution specializing in Commercial and Residential Real Estate Financing, Business Funding, Aviation Funding, and International Capital Solutions.
Through MFS Corporation, she facilitates transactions of up to $650 million per deal, offering a robust portfolio of more than 1,000 loan products with some of the most competitive interest rates in the industry. These programs are designed to support a wide range of financial profiles—from conventional to highly complex structures—while prioritizing education, sustainability, and long-term economic empowerment.
MFS Corporation operates in over 180 countries, with active business across the African continent, including Ghana, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and South Africa, as well as the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Dubai. Her global footprint positions her as a key player in cross-border development, diaspora investment, and international real estate and infrastructure financing.
Dr. Poole-Watson is a trusted voice in financial education and homeownership advocacy. She is a recurring contributor on K104 Dede in the Morning, where she provides financial literacy guidance, homeownership education, and wealth-building insights to a broad regional audience.
The program’s homeownership and financial education initiative has transitioned to MFS Corporation, further solidifying her role as a national authority on accessible capital, responsible lending, and consumer financial empowerment.
A central pillar of Dr. Poole-Watson’s work is empowering communities of color through equitable access to capital. She champions financial literacy through:
- Homeownership and buyer education programs
- Youth and community financial initiatives
- Global investment education for diaspora communities
She is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, addressing audiences on:
- Generational wealth creation
- Institutional and international finance
- Women in leadership and entrepreneurship
- Capital access in emerging and global markets
Dr. Benaisha Poole-Watson represents a new era of financial leadership—one that merges institutional-scale transactions with community-driven purpose. Her work proves that financial sophistication, global reach, and social impact can coexist at the highest levels.
Through her leadership at MFS Corporation, her media presence, and her international footprint, she continues to redefine access to capital and shape the future of wealth creation on a global stage.