BATON ROUGE – On Dec. 1, Mattilyn Karst Batson will join the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children as policy and research director.
“I am thrilled to join a team full of individuals dedicated to increasing high-quality early care and education for children across the state,” said Batson in a press release. “My passion for advocating on behalf of vulnerable children and families aligns seamlessly with LPIC’s core values.”
Batson earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and public policy and a minor in philosophy, politics and economics from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Following her graduation, Batson was selected for Teach for America (TFA) and served her commitment in New Orleans where she earned her master’s degree in teaching. She then continued her service as an educator in Jefferson Parish.
Most recently, served as the inaugural director of Early Childhood Systems under Gov. John Bel Edwards. In this role, she led investments in early childhood programs in Louisiana.
“We are overjoyed to welcome Mattilyn to the LPIC team,” said Dr. Libbie Sonnier, executive director at LPIC. “We are looking forward to leveraging her extensive background in education, public policy and child welfare to further our mission.”
