Featured Faculty
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| HASTINGS COMMUNITY SINCE | 1983 |
| CURRENT POSITION | Acting Chancellor and Dean |
| CURRENT PRO BONO PARTICIPATION | Public Advocates, Inc. Board Chair |
| St. Francis Hospital Foundation Board Chair |
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| Public Radio Capital Board Chair |
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| No. Cal. Public Broadcasting, Inc. Vice Board Chair |
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| Access Group Board member |
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As a member of the board at St. Francis Hospital Foundation, Martinez has overseen the growth and development the West coast's premier burn unit. He felt especially rewarded for his efforts when a serious burn victim donated a substantial sum of money to the Foundation in recognition of the care she received at the burn unit.
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Martinez has worked to provide stability to Public Advocates while on its board of directors by expanding its revenue stream to include fundraising in addition to court-awarded attorneys fees.
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With Martinez's leadership, Public Radio Capital has raised over $141 Million in the past 6 years for public radio stations to buy new broadcast frequencies.
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Martinez's pro bono participation distinguishes itself in that it does NOT consist of direct services. Martinez chose to steer away from direct representation because he felt others were better able to address the litigation needs. "I would rather use my business and organizational skills to help nonprofits achieve their goals." He adds, “There are a myriad of ways of serving the public interest.”
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After serving in the military, Martinez's first pro bono project consisted of serving as a member of KQED's board of directors. He was informed of the opportunity by someone with whom he had made a connection during a psuedo job interview.
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On his personal commitment to pro bono: "It's the easiest thing in the world for me to do. I don't tire of it, and I hope to be doing it for a long time."