Ben Martinez possesses a diverse background in healthcare and life sciences, currently serving as a Registered Nurse at UNC REX Healthcare since May 2020. Prior roles include Certified Nursing Assistant and Nurse Extern at the same institution, alongside a stint as a Research Assistant at Novozymes. Earlier experience includes working as a Bio-Process Technician at Merck, a Sales Development Representative at ChannelAdvisor, and a Team Member at Caribou Coffee. Ben also gained valuable clinical experience as a Medical Intern at a public hospital in Quito, Ecuador. Educational credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an Associate's degree in Nursing from Wake Technical Community College, supplemented by a High School Diploma from Southwest Guilford High School.