Battinto Batts

Dr. Batts is a seasoned professional with a rich background spanning higher education, media, communications, and branding.

Possessing expertise in curriculum development, assessment, strategic planning, and fundraising, Dr. Batts has a strong track record in leadership development.

Certified in administering Myers-Briggs Step I and Step II assessments, as well as FIRO-B, Dr. Batts brings a depth of knowledge to leadership roles.

With a foundation in the newspaper industry as a reporter, editor, and marketing executive, Dr. Batts showcases a versatile skill set.

His instructional abilities cover various areas such as leadership development, media entrepreneurship, social media, public relations, marketing, advertising, print media, and video production.

Education-wise, Dr. Batts holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Higher Education Management and Leadership from Hampton University.

He also earned a Master of Arts in Media Management from Norfolk State University and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications/News Editorial from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Throughout his career, Dr. Batts has held key roles in prestigious organizations such as Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

He served as the Director of Journalism Strategies for the Scripps Howard Foundation at The E.W. Scripps Company.

Dr. Batts has also been the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs in the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University.

Additionally, he was the Director of The William R. Harvey Leadership Institute at Hampton University.

His professional journey includes positions such as Senior Account Manager at Rubin Communications Group and Electronic Edition and Educational Services Manager at The Virginian-Pilot.

Dr. Batts has also shared his knowledge as a Professor at the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University and as an Adjunct Professor at Norfolk State University.

He has played various roles ranging from Recruiting and Training Coordinator at The Virginian-Pilot to Chairman and Founder at The Regal Group, Inc.

With a solid background in journalism, Dr. Batts has experience as a Business Writer at The Virginian-Pilot, Assistant Metro Editor at Tampa Bay Times - Times Publishing Co, City Editor/Reporter at The Virginian-Pilot, Higher Education Reporter at Daily Press, Reporter at South Florida Sun-Sentinel, and Reporter/Intern at Richmond Times-Dispatch.