Joshua Martoma
About Joshua Martoma
Joshua Martoma is a software engineer intern and co-founder of KidsMates Inc., where he has served as Director since 2017. He has experience in social science research and has worked on projects related to mass incarceration and youth advocacy.
Work at KidsMates Inc.
Joshua Martoma serves as Co-Founder and Director at KidsMates Inc., a position he has held since 2017. The organization focuses on providing support to children with incarcerated parents. Under his leadership, KidsMates has aimed to address the unique challenges faced by these children, fostering a supportive community and resources tailored to their needs.
Experience at Recidiviz
Joshua Martoma has been a Software Engineer Intern at Recidiviz since 2021. In this role, he has researched mass incarceration's historical and comparative trends using quantitative methods. He developed automatic web scrapers to compile data from incarceration statistics databases, contributing to the organization's mission to improve the criminal justice system through data-driven insights.
Internship at Harvard University
Since 2022, Joshua Martoma has been working as a Social Science Research Intern at Harvard University. This role allows him to engage in research that intersects with social science and public policy, further enhancing his analytical skills and understanding of complex societal issues.
Previous Roles in Youth Advocacy
Joshua Martoma has held several roles focused on youth advocacy. He worked as a Prison Curriculum Youth Fellow at Worth Rises from 2021 to 2022, where he contributed to educational initiatives related to incarceration. Additionally, he served as a SUSU Campaign Youth Fellow at the Osborne Association for four months in 2021, promoting awareness and advocacy for social justice issues.
Education and Early Involvement
In 2023, Joshua Martoma participated in the Yale Young Global Scholars program, focusing on Politics, Law, and Economics. This experience provided him with insights into global governance and policy-making, complementing his ongoing work in social justice and advocacy.