If you ask anyone who knows Vanessa C. Battle to describe her, the first thing they’ll tell you is simple: she cares. She cares about people, about children, about families, and about the future of Clayton County. Her life’s work has been rooted in helping others move forward whether that meant guiding a first-time homebuyer toward the keys to their new home, supporting a student who needed someone to believe in them, or praying with a family during a difficult season.

Vanessa brings more than 15 years of professional experience in legal services, business operations, and community advocacy, but what truly sets her apart is her heart. As a certified paralegal, she has worked in real estate closings, estate planning, and legal administration, always making sure people understood the process and felt protected every step of the way. She’s the kind of person who doesn’t just handle the paperwork she makes sure you’re educated, confident, and empowered.

Her passion for education and service has kept her deeply connected to Clayton County. Vanessa has served on the Clayton County School Board Advisory for District 8, worked with the Clayton County Regional PTA as a Community Outreach Coordinator, and supported initiatives that strengthen the bridge between schools and families. She has also served in Clayton County Public Schools and now continues that work in DeKalb County Public Schools giving her a real, everyday understanding of what students, parents, and educators need to succeed.