Carla Martinez

Carla Martinez serves as the National Executive for Communities and Social Performance at WSP in Australia, overseeing a team focused on social impact assessments, compliance with international standards, and planning for mine closure. With experience as a Senior Associate and SIA Project Manager, Carla has developed consultation processes for infrastructure projects in NSW. As an Industry Fellow at The University of Queensland, Carla contributes to the Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining. Previous roles include Community and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor at Glencore and Acting Manager for Policy Evaluation at the NSW Department of Planning. Carla's extensive background includes managing community relations at Freeport-McMoRan's Minera El Abra in Chile, promoting gender inclusion in the extractive industry with DisAndes International Foundation, and serving as an external consultant for various organizations. Educational credentials encompass degrees in social impact assessment and development practice, complemented by specialized training in community relations and environment management.