Todd Battiste
Senior Vice President for Education & Youth Initiatives
Todd Battiste serves as the Senior Vice President for Education & Youth Initiatives at United Way of Southeast Louisiana, where he is responsible for overseeing all education initiatives. With a career dedicated to philanthropy, Todd brings extensive experience in designing, managing, and monitoring strategic grantmaking initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes. Prior to his current role, Todd held positions including Program Officer for Education at Baptist Community Ministries and roles within Total Community Action/Head Start and New Orleans Public Schools, focusing on enhancing educational opportunities for children and families.
Todd's commitment to the community extends beyond his professional roles, as evidenced by his involvement in various boards and committees, including the New Orleans Children & Youth Planning Board, the Louisiana Association for the Education of Young Children, and Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy. Todd holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Southern University at New Orleans, a master's in Business/Industry Counseling from Xavier University at New Orleans, and a master's in Public Administration from the University of New Orleans. He is a recipient of numerous awards, including the Young Leadership Council (YLC) 2011 Role Model of the Year and Children’s Defense Fund-Louisiana 2011 Champion for Children, and is an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.