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;Name: Antoinette Battle;School (Cohort): Bowie State University (2024 cohort);Majoring in: Public Administration;Country: United States;Email: [[Special:EmailUser/Abattletransitions]]
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==Bio==
Antoinette Battle, widely known as "Toni Battle," has dedicated her life to service and community engagement. A graduate of George Mason University, where she attended on a full athletic scholarship for women's basketball, Toni was introduced to the world of Parks and Recreation—a Recreation. This field that would become her lifelong passion.
With over 34 years of experience, Toni has successfully combined her love for innovation, sports, education, and youth mentoring through her career in recreation. She has played a pivotal role in mentoring hundreds of youth and has fostered meaningful relationships within the communities of the DMV (D.C., Maryland, and Virginia) areacommunities.
Currently, Toni serves as a Community Supervisor with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC). In this role, she oversees the operations of three multimillion-dollar facilities, ensuring that the residents of Prince George's County residents have access to diverse leisure opportunities. These range from unique and innovative programs to traditional and trending activities.
Toni’s innovative spirit is evident in her work as a Program Specialist, where she created programs like "Soccer Lingo" (2015). This unique offering combined learning soccer skills with basic Spanish and English language education for youth. She also collaborated with organizations such as Pepco, Prince George's Community College (2012, 2013), and the University of Maryland (2014) to provide one-week intensive career readiness training programs for teens and young adults aged 16 to 24, helping them develop skills to secure their first jobs.
==Social media profiles==
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