Jolene Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently serving as the Chief Operations Officer for Families & Youth, Inc., a non-profit organization operating in Southern New Mexico. She earned both her graduate and undergraduate degrees from New Mexico State University (NMSU). Jolene’s career has been focused primarily in child welfare, serving most of her career at the state child protective service office.
More recently her efforts have been centered on renewing, developing, and restoring services at Families & Youth, Inc. in the areas of behavioral health, innovative youth programming, child welfare, emergency shelter, and food insecurity. Jolene’s social work interests include assessing and intervening with macro systems at their intersection with oppressive practices that harm and immobilize families and communities.
Born and raised in Northern New Mexico, Jolene moved to Southern New Mexico to pursue her education and has made Las Cruces, NM her home for the last 18 years. Jolene is married to a US Army Veteran, Dustin and together they have 3 children. On a personal note Jolene describes herself as a believer, leader, and motivator. A baby artist, retro sneaker head, and general rebel rouser on a mission. A mission to heal herself through using her time, talents, and treasure to serve others.
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Recommended Literature:
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown
Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown
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