Martha Martinez Gomez
Martha Martinez Gomez has been an Advocacy Coordinator for 10 years with Child Advocates Inc. and previous to that, she volunteered for the organization as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for 10 years while working as a Deputy Director with the Children’s Defense Fund, a national child advocacy organization. As an immigrant, Martha understands the importance that community based organizations and committed mentors play in the development of children and their families; therefore volunteering and mentoring has been a priority in her life. Her realm of experience has focused on issues that affect children and families, such as poverty, health, immigration and abuse and she is honored to serve on the board of the Harris County Child Abuse Task Force.