Quinton Javon Batts is a design strategist at the Center for Social Design located in Baltimore. He joined shortly after graduating from the studio with an M.A. in social design. He is interested in understanding new design strategies and strengthening his understanding and approach to his community based projects and research. His projects include community capacity building, research studies that apply design thinking and human centered design, and fellowships focused around social justice. He has previously worked on food scarcity and distribution of wealth in Baltimore City. His approach to design and passion for revitalizing black communities is what drives his work. Quinton received his bachelor of interdisciplinary studies at Virginia Commonwealth University and his master of art from Maryland Institute College of Art.