Leo Martinez

Leo Martinez currently serves as the Senior Manager of Training and Technical Assistance at Esperanza United, where responsibilities include developing and managing national training and technical assistance strategies focused on gender-based violence, cultural responsiveness, and victim services, particularly within the Latinx community. With over 10 years of experience, Leo has successfully managed multi-year grant projects, led peer learning communities, and coordinated technical assistance efforts for various federally funded initiatives. As the Principal Consultant at Leo Martinez Consulting, expertise is shared through national speaking engagements on diversity, inclusion, and advocacy for under-served communities. Leo's past leadership includes serving as the founding President of Latino LinQ and contributions to various organizations, emphasizing community education and program management in the context of domestic and sexual violence. Leo holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services from Clayton State University and an Associate's in Education from Escuela Normal Superior "Domingo Faustino Sarmiento."