Nahja Martin

Nahja Martin has extensive work experience in various roles and organizations. Currently, they are the Nonprofit Partnerships Manager at Resilia, where they provide coaching to nonprofit organizations and develop strategic plans for sustainability. Prior to this, Nahja worked as the Senior Thrive Specialist at Sanar Institute, providing trauma-conscious training and coaching to organizational leadership. They also led the creation and implementation of an online trauma-informed training curriculum.

Nahja's previous experience includes roles at Polaris (formerly Polaris Project), where they were the Training and Quality Assurance Manager and Hotline Supervisor, managing training protocols and leading crisis response efforts. They also served as a Call Specialist for the National Human Trafficking Resource Center.

Additionally, Nahja has experience as a Project Manager at Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations, President and Editor-In-Chief at Nahja'sCampus, and Programs Intern at the University of Pittsburgh Study Abroad Office. They also have previous work experience at Einstein Healthcare Network, UPMC, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh.

Throughout their career, Nahja has demonstrated strong leadership skills, program management expertise, and a commitment to social causes, particularly in the areas of nonprofit partnerships, trauma-conscious training, and human trafficking response.

Nahja Martin completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Pittsburgh from 2010 to 2014. In 2011 to 2012, they also participated in a Study Abroad program at the University of Exeter, focusing on Politics and Law.