• Native of Colombia and raised in the United States
  • Master of Social Work from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
  • Executive Director of Family Life Center, a non-profit organization in Miami, Florida, which provides several community-focused programs to immigrant families
  • Over 15 years experience working with immigrant populations, domestic violence, youth, and advocacy
  • Previously worked for the Colombian American Service Association (CASA)
  • Former employee of Educational Management Services, Inc.
  • Past employment with Switchboard of Miami, Inc.
  • Volunteers as a counselor for organizations such as Victim Services Center, Inc.
  • Esperanza has committed her life to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.

I, Esperanza Martinez, support Esperanza for America because I strongly believe in a just system that takes care of the immigrants of this country, recognizing the richness and value that they add to our society. I also support this country's need to protect its citizens, a just and comprehensive reform can both protect this country without rejecting the basis of this nation, built on the dreams of immigrants who arrived looking for opportunity, liberty and freedom. Esperanza for America incorporates my values and faith in motivating the people of this nation to stand up for what is right. 

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