Jesús Quintana Martínez

Jesús Quintana Martínez has a diverse work experience that spans across various fields. Jesús is currently the Director of Community Engagement at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, where they focus on cultivating community relationships and designing community engagement initiatives. Prior to this role, Jesús worked as the Community Engagement Coordinator for the City of Thornton, Colorado, where they provided outreach services and supported cultural inclusiveness in programming. Jesús also served as the Statewide Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where they built relationships with potential participants for the College Assistance Migrant Program. Jesús has experience in translation and interpretation as well, having worked as a Translator for educational institutions and as a Bilingual Liaison for Jeffco Public Schools. Jesús has also held positions at American Express Corporate México and Center Consolidated School District 26JT. Throughout their career, Jesús has demonstrated a commitment to community engagement, cultural inclusiveness, and building relationships.

Jesús Quintana Martínez completed their education as follows:

- From 2017 to 2020, they attended Colorado State University Global, where they earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Organizational Leadership and Management through the Dual Degree Program.

- Starting in 2002 and until 2017, they studied at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where they received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in an Individualized Degree Program focused on Arts for At-Risk Youth.

- During the academic year 2012-2013, they engaged in research at UAM Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana.

- In 2000 and 2001, Jesús earned a Certificate in Mathematics and Computer Science from Adams State University.

In addition to their academic achievements, Jesús Quintana Martínez obtained several certifications:

- In February 2019, they completed the Victim Advocate Training Academy provided by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

- In January 2019, they obtained a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) certification from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

- In November 2018, Jesús became a Colorado Notary Public after passing the Colorado Notary Public Examination.

- Jesús also holds certifications in First Aid CPR AED from the American Heart Association (received in June 2018) and the Community Interpreter Certificate Program from ACTFL (obtained in November 2016).

- Additionally, Jesús has the Notary Public endorsement for Research & Decision Making in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University-Global Campus.

- Lastly, they completed the Hispanic Chamber Aspiring Leaders Program offered by the DENVER HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, although the specific timeframe is not provided.