Meet our newest team member, Valeria Martinez.  Valeria will  serve as a Case Supervisor, supporting our CASA volunteers. We will be working to onboard Valeria over the next few months.

Valeria’s passion for advocacy and community empowerment has fueled her commitment to public service and her commitment to Marin CASA aligns with her values of social justice among youth populations, particularly in criminal justice and educational settings. Valeria has been inspired by the role of positive mentorship throughout her academic and professional journey.

Valeria graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with the highest distinction, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare and a minor in Public Policy. As a first-generation college graduate, she is a strong advocate for increasing access to resources and opportunities among marginalized communities. Before joining Marin CASA, Valeria coordinated volunteer efforts to promote the recruitment and retention of historically underrepresented communities into higher education. These efforts were largely guided by her lived experiences. She was a member of the California Volunteers College Corps Cohort, where she volunteered with diverse student populations to promote language acquisition guided by culturally responsive practices. Valeria is certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid. Valeria is a native Spanish speaker and has limited proficiency in French.