Molly Bates

Molly Bates is a Navy veteran and participant in the AT&T Leadership Development Program, bringing over 10 years of experience in leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement. At AT&T, Molly held roles in project management and sustainability integration, where they identified process improvements and managed teams focused on ethical business practices. Currently, Molly serves as a Project Manager at DIRECTV, developing innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Molly's background includes significant military experience, having managed operations security programs in Iraq and coordinated major exercises for the U.S. Navy. They hold a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame.