Karla Ortiz Martinez

Karla Ortiz Martinez is an Associate Software Engineer at Intuit, transitioning from a Software Engineer Apprentice role. Previously, Karla served as a Senior Program Manager and Program Manager at Code Nation, where project management skills were honed. Experience as a Math and Science Coach at Cardinal Education included tutoring high school students and maintaining communication with families. At The Nueva School, Karla contributed to developing an advanced chemistry curriculum as a Math and Science Teacher. Academic leadership roles at Pomona College included FLI Scholars President and Head Mentor, focusing on supporting first-generation and low-income students. Karla also engaged in research as a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow and a Research Fellow at UC Irvine, exploring social impacts on diverse populations. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Chicanx Latinx Studies with a Mathematics minor from Pomona College.