Mariana C. Martinez

Mariana C. Martinez is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in nonprofit and civic engagement leadership. Currently serving as Chief of Staff at Accountability Lab since August 2023, Mariana has previously held key positions including Chief Operating Officer at Mi Familia Vota, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, and Director of Civic Engagement Initiatives at the Michigan Nonprofit Association. Mariana also worked as Chief of Staff for Council Member Raquel Castañeda-López in Detroit and gained experience in executive support at The Kresge Foundation. Additional roles include Program Director at Global Ties Detroit and Deputy Director at IGeSA in Paris. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Administration from Oakland University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Western Connecticut State University, complemented by studies in French civilization at the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne.