Leah Martinez
About Leah Martinez
Leah Martinez is a Project Manager at the American Chemical Society in Washington, D.C., with a strong academic background in neurobiology, marine biodiversity, and chemistry. She actively contributes to initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in graduate education in the chemical sciences.
Work at American Chemical Society
Leah Martinez has been employed as a Project Manager at the American Chemical Society (ACS) since 2021. In this role, she contributes to various projects aimed at advancing the mission of the ACS, which includes promoting the knowledge and practice of chemistry. Her work is based in Washington, District of Columbia, where she has been instrumental in managing initiatives that support the chemical sciences community.
Education and Expertise
Leah Martinez has a diverse educational background in the sciences. She studied at the Medical College of Wisconsin, focusing on Neurobiology and Neurosciences for one year from 2019 to 2020. She then obtained a Master's degree from Penn State University in 2021. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Chemistry minor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire from 2016 to 2019. Her studies also included a year abroad at the University of Nevada, Reno, in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, and a program in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation at the Sea Education Association.
Background
Before joining the American Chemical Society, Leah Martinez worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Medical College of Wisconsin from 2019 to 2020. She also held positions as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at both the Sea Education Association and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Her experience spans various research roles, contributing to her expertise in scientific research and project management.
Achievements in Diversity Initiatives
Leah Martinez plays an active role in promoting diversity within the chemical sciences. She serves as Co-Chair of the IGEN Bridge Working Group, which focuses on increasing diversity in graduate education. Additionally, she is part of the Advisory Management Team for the ACS Bridge Program, which aims to support underrepresented minority groups in pursuing doctoral degrees in chemical sciences.