Lynda Batiste, PhD

Senior VP for Finance & Chief Operations Officer

Dr. Lynda Batiste has held administrative positions in higher education finance for years. She has served in administrative and faculty positions with Lemoyne Owen College, Paul Quinn College, Saint Augustine’s University, Alabama A& M University, Southern University A&M College, and Baton Rouge Community College. She holds a Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education from Jackson State University and a Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) and Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southern University and A&M College. Additionally, she has completed 30 hours of course work toward the doctorate in business administration.