Latonia and her husband are homeschooling parents of their son (and junior golfer). Dr. Batiste owns Ivy Environmental Consulting, LLC. This “mompreneur” develops youth leaders and scientists through a curriculum she developed for her not-for-profit organization, Institute of Leadership and Academic Development (iLads). She has a BS, MS, and PhD, enjoys leading philanthropic endeavors, and moonlights as a stylist. In addition, Dr. Batiste is a Certified Teen Etiquette Trainer.