Lisa Battiston

Lisa Battiston is an experienced professional in communications and writing, currently serving as Deputy Press Secretary and Public Information Officer at MBTA since November 2011. Battiston also holds a position as a Board Member for Writers Incorporated, starting in August 2023. Prior contributions include roles as a Contributing Writer for Boston Hassle and Eater Boston, along with freelance writing for Rodale's Organic Life, focusing on Native American cuisine. Battiston has evaluated submissions for the Annual Writer's Digest Book Awards and served as a Legal Assistant at Swartz & Swartz prior to entering the writing field. Academic credentials include an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Emerson College, a Certificate in Sustainable Food and Farming from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a B.A. in English from Butler University.