Joe Battista

Joe Battista is the Vice President of Global, Professional, and Continuing Education at Valencia College. Joe has over 20 years of experience in senior financial leadership roles. Joe has a Bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Florida.

Joe started their career in 1976 as an accountant at Pepsi Cola. After three years, they transitioned to a role as Chief Financial Officer at Chase Econometrics/Wharton Econometrics. Joe held this position for 10 years before moving to ScanGraphics, Inc. as their Chief Financial Officer. Joe then spent four years as the Chief Financial Officer at TSI/Collegis before returning to Valencia College in 1999.

Joe Battista earned a BS in accounting and finance from Saint Joseph's University and an MBA from the same school.

Joe Battista works with Jennifer Snyder - Dean, Science, Mark Collins - Dean, Social Sciences & Physical Education, and Danny Hoey Jr - Provost, WEC. Joe Battista reports to Kathleen Plinske, President.