East Side House Settlement
Luz Martinez has extensive experience in administrative and managerial roles across various industries. Currently serving as an Executive Administrative Assistant at East Side House Settlement since October 2017, Luz previously held the position of Vice President of Procurement at Edese Doret Industrial Design, Inc., where vendor relationships and project material management were key responsibilities. Earlier in their career, Luz worked as an Assistant Manager at Sunglass Hut, focusing on daily store operations and business analysis. Luz holds an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from CUNY Bronx Community College and completed academic studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences at William Howard Taft High School.
East Side House Settlement
East Side House Settlement – one of New York City’s oldest non-profit social service organizations – was established in 1891 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. In 1962-63 it moved to the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx, within one of the country’s poorest congressional districts. Still headquartered in the South Bronx, East Side House has expanded its reach to serve residents of surrounding communities in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. Today, a staff of more than 600 full and part-time teachers, social workers, and other experts serve 10,000 individuals from 28 program locations annually, with a budget in excess of $18 million – a significant percentage of which comes from private philanthropy. Throughout its history, East Side House’s mission has been to help improve lives and enrich the quality of life in the community.