Admissions & Aid Applying to Batten Admissions Blog Posts Tagged with Academic Affairs Gianpaolo Licata Gianpaolo Licata is the Associate Director of Academic Operations. Read More Academic Affairs, Staff Heather Downs Heather Downs joined Batten in December 2023 as the Director of Academic Operations. She has served UVA Athletics since 2013, most recently as the Executive Director of Student Development. Read More Academic Affairs, Staff Kristine Nelson Kristine Nelson is an Associate Director of Academic Operations at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. Read More Academic Affairs, Staff Jennett Murphy Jennett Murphy is the Assistant Director of Faculty Affairs at the Batten School and is responsible for supporting and managing processes to advance the success of the faculty. Read More Academic Affairs, Staff Pagination Subscribe to Academic Affairs Categories Events(11) MPP(39) Admissions(44) Batten Ambassadors(28) BA(61) Alumni(6) Personal Statement(3) Career Outcomes(8) Policy Minor(38) Curriculum(33) Accelerated MPP(56) Essays(8) Tuition and Financial Aid (1)Faculty(2) Study Abroad (1)New Student(13) SE Minor(20) Student Life(36) Recommendations(11) Application(31)