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Maria C. Battista, J.D., Ed.D. has a diverse range of work experience. Their most recent position is as the Vice President of Federal and State Contracts at The Judge Group. Prior to this, they worked as a Contract Specialist for the United States Department of Defense from September 2020 to January 2023. Maria C. has also served as the Director of Policy and Government Affairs for the Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners from April 2018 to September 2021, and as an Association Director for the National School Transportation Association from April 2018 to December 2018. Additionally, Maria has held various roles within the Pennsylvania Office of General Counsel, including Board Counsel and Hearing Examiner, and they have provided legal counsel to the Department of Health. Overall, Maria C. Battista brings a wealth of experience in contract management, policy development, and governmental affairs to their current role.

Maria C. Battista, J.D., Ed.D. holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Pittsburgh. Maria C. also has two Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees from PennWest Clarion, one in Elementary Education and another in Speech, Communication, and Theatre. Maria C. pursued their studies in Rhetoric and Communication Studies at Duquesne University and Communication Studies at Kent State University. Additionally, Maria Battista obtained a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Westminster College (PA).