Thalia Martinez
About Thalia Martinez
Thalia Martinez serves as the Community Engagement Program Manager at Prosper Portland, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in community development and has implemented strategies to enhance equity and inclusivity in community engagement projects.
Work at Prosper Portland
Thalia Martinez serves as the Community Engagement Program Manager at Prosper Portland, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing community engagement initiatives within the organization. Thalia has played a key role in developing a cross-functional community engagement strategy that promotes equitable practices across various departments. Her work aims to ensure that community engagement projects yield consistent and inclusive outcomes.
Previous Experience at REACH CDC
Before joining Prosper Portland, Thalia Martinez worked as a Program Manager at REACH CDC from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure, she was responsible for managing community-focused programs and initiatives. Her experience at REACH CDC contributed to her understanding of community development and engagement, laying the groundwork for her subsequent role at Prosper Portland.
Education and Expertise
Thalia Martinez earned her Bachelor of Arts in Community Development from Portland State University. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in community engagement principles. Thalia has developed expertise in creating culturally responsive practices that support inclusive outcomes, which she applies in her current role to enhance community involvement and representation.
Community Engagement Initiatives
In her role at Prosper Portland, Thalia Martinez has been instrumental in streamlining processes to achieve consistent outcomes in community engagement projects. Her initiatives focus on fostering collaboration among various stakeholders and ensuring that community voices are heard and represented in decision-making processes. Thalia's work emphasizes the importance of equitable practices in community development.