Battiste's academic journey commenced at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, a unique and interdisciplinary program that fosters a deep understanding of the intricacies of governance, moral philosophy, and economic systems.
Following her graduation, Battiste embarked on a career in journalism, starting as an NBC News Page, where she gained valuable experience working behind the scenes on popular programs such as "Saturday Night Live" and "Today." Her dedication and hard work eventually led to a promotion to production associate at "Today," further honing her skills in the fast-paced world of television news.
Battiste's impressive career continued to unfold as she joined ABC News, where she distinguished herself as an award-winning producer and reporter. Based in New York, she traveled extensively, reporting on breaking news and feature stories for all ABC News broadcast platforms, including "Good Morning America," "World News Tonight," "Nightline," "20/20," and ABCNews.com.
In May 2017, Battiste made the transition to CBS News, taking on the role of freelance correspondent for CBS Newspath, the Network's 24-hour television newsgathering service that provides news coverage to CBS stations and broadcasters worldwide.
Throughout her illustrious career, Battiste has garnered numerous prestigious awards, including multiple Emmy Awards, Edward R. Murrow Awards, CINE Golden Eagle Awards, a Peabody Award, a Deadline Award, and a Front Page Award, a testament to her exceptional journalism skills and dedication to storytelling.
