Juan Battle

[2] He is currently Presidential Professor[3] of sociology,[4] public health,[5] and urban education[6] at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York.

[11] Additionally, he is a leading researcher and thought partner for the Global Education Movement project housed at Southern New Hampshire University.

[14][15] Recognized as a leading scholar in the study of sexualities, Battle also specializes in education, quantitative methods, race, ethnicity, and public health.

Additionally, he is a leading researcher and thought partner for the Global Education Movement project housed at Southern New Hampshire University.

Complementing his academic work, he served as an executive producer of the 2012 film The Skinny about black gay life directed by Patrik-Ian Polk[18] and served/serves on the board of several organizations including the YMCA and GRIOT Circle.