Team Member

Maria Dattolo

Maria Dattolo Batten is a political professional with experience in high-profile campaigns and political operations.

Prior to joining Black Rock Group, Maria served as the TV and Radio Advertisement Program Coordinator for the Senate Leadership Fund during the 2024 election cycle. Before her work with the Senate Leadership Fund, Maria was on the national political team at Never Back Down, Inc., the super PAC supporting Ron DeSantis’s 2024 presidential campaign.

She began her career on the Political Affairs and Issue Advocacy team at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where she managed the U.S. Chamber PAC, supported the Chamber’s communication strategy, created political content, and oversaw endorsement activities.

Maria earned a dual bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Tufts University and a master’s degree in political management from George Washington University.

She resides in Virginia Beach with her husband.