Emily Martens

Emily Martens is a skilled marketing and communications professional with a strong background in bilingual outreach and community engagement. Currently serving as the Bilingual Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator for Opportunity Council, Emily develops and implements marketing strategies to promote childcare workforce recruitment across Western Washington. Previous experience includes serving as the Marketing & Communications Coordinator at Lighthouse Mission Ministries, where Emily secured media coverage, managed an internship program, and contributed to a major capital campaign. Other roles include Public Relations Specialist at Young Chefs Academy, where Emily executed PR strategies for a new business franchise, and diverse positions at Western Washington University and the City of Renton, focused on communications and community events. Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Spanish from Western Washington University and has extensive experience in creating effective marketing content, securing media placements, and building professional relationships within various sectors.