Deirdre Evans Martin
About Deirdre Evans Martin
Deirdre Evans Martin serves as the Director of National Volunteer Ministry at Water Mission, a position she has held since 2020. With a strong background in nonprofit leadership, she has developed strategies to enhance volunteer engagement and has extensive experience in strategic planning and partner development.
Work at Water Mission
Deirdre Evans Martin has served as the Director of National Volunteer Ministry at Water Mission since 2020. In this role, she has developed a comprehensive volunteer engagement strategy that has significantly increased volunteer participation across the United States. She has played a key role in expanding Water Mission's volunteer network to include diverse communities nationwide. Her leadership has contributed to enhancing the organization's outreach and effectiveness in addressing water-related challenges.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Sector
Before joining Water Mission, Deirdre worked at Samaritan's Purse/Operation Christmas Child in various capacities from 2000 to 2018. She held positions such as Carolinas Regional Manager, Carolinas Regional Director, and Sr. Regional Director for the Southeast Regions. Her tenure at Samaritan's Purse involved implementing innovative advocacy programs that raised awareness about the global water crisis. Additionally, she served as Member Development Director at South America Mission, Inc. from 2018 to 2020.
Educational Background
Deirdre Evans Martin studied at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from 1990 to 1994. She furthered her education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Arts in Public Administration from 1995 to 1998. Her academic background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in the nonprofit sector.
Strategic Planning and Partner Development Expertise
Deirdre has extensive experience in strategic planning and partner development within the nonprofit sector. Her work has involved creating and implementing strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness and foster collaboration among various stakeholders. This expertise has been instrumental in her roles, particularly in volunteer engagement and advocacy initiatives.