Jason Batt

About Jason Batt

WHO I AMI’m Jason D. Batt, Ph.D. — a technological philosopher, mythologist, futurist, artist, writer, and organizational leader with more than 25 years of creative and strategic experience. My work sits at the intersection of myth and technology, where I guide organizations to imagine, design, and realize bold futures. I specialize in bridging gaps—between vision and execution, client and audience, leadership and teams—using story, imagery, and creative strategy as transformational tools.I have co-founded and led multiple ventures at the edge of culture and innovation, including Deep Space Predictive Research Group, Project Lodestar, Signal Hill Road Publishing, and the International Society of Mythology. As Creative and Editorial Director of 100 Year Starship—the DARPA-seeded initiative for interstellar futures—I founded and expanded the Canopus Awards for Excellence in Interstellar Writing, a global program honoring literature and scholarship that shapes how we envision humanity’s cosmic horizon.My creative portfolio spans both imaginative media and academic thought. I’m the author of novels such as Onliest, Young Gods, and Dreamside; editor of anthologies including Visions of the Future and Strange California; and contributor to academic projects like the Journal of Space Philosophy. My recent chapter, “Evolving Light” (in Outer Space and Religion, Routledge, 2023), reflects my ongoing exploration of how myth and meaning evolve as humanity ventures into the stars.I am also a storyteller in the living sense: for nearly two decades, I’ve crafted immersive worlds as a Dungeon Master, transforming game mechanics into mythic journeys where players confront archetypes, fate, and wonder.Across every endeavor—whether building organizations, shaping futures, or crafting stories—I remain dedicated to a single throughline: to create, innovate, and inspire, guiding others to see the possible and make it real.

Experience

1. Instructor

   Kepler Space University

   Sep 2023 — Present

Education

• National University

  Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

  2014 — 2016

• Pacifica Graduate Institute

  Master of Arts - MA, Mythological Studies with Emphasis on Depth Psychology

• Chadron State College

  B.A., Secondary Education, Language Arts

  1995 — 1998

• Pacifica Graduate Institute

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mythological Studies with an emphasis in Depth Psychology

  2019

Skills

• Photoshop
• Editorial
• Content Strategy
• Social Media
• Indesign
• Photography
• Logo Design
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Creative Arts
• Creative Direction
• Customer Service
• Facebook
• Dreamweaver
• Illustrator
• Social Media Consulting
• Event Management
• Microsoft Office
• Nonprofits
• Blogging
• Digital Marketing
• Non-Profits
• Newsletters
• Strategic Planning
• Content Management
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Teaching
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Marketing
• Copy Editing
• Graphic Design
• Editing
• Volunteer Management