Dr. Sharifa Batts

Dr. Sharifa Batts is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in environmental health, safety, and sustainability. Serving as Vice President for Environment & Sustainability and Vice President for ESG & Safety at Ports America since January 2000, Dr. Batts has led company-wide safety programs and managed environmental and safety project implementations while providing strategic guidance to business unit leaders. In addition to a long tenure overseeing safety metrics and risk management, Dr. Batts holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at Distinguished Group Enterprises, LLC since August 2020. With a Doctorate in Business Administration and an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, along with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Psychology from San Diego State University, Dr. Batts combines strong academic credentials with a robust professional background.