Martha is the Founder and CEO of Hope M&E Evaluation and Research LLC., a bilingual expert with over two decades of experience driving social change as a researcher, evaluator, and advocate. Originally from Nicaragua, her career spans national work as a trainer, community organizer, and policy advocate, giving her a unique, ground-level perspective on community transformation.
Her specialized research and advocacy focus on critical issues including intimate partner violence, masculinities, human trafficking, and the impact of public policy on women’s lives. She is deeply committed to creating tangible change in gender-based violence prevention, community development, women’s entrepreneurship, and housing equity. A published thought leader, her work has appeared in renowned journals such as New Directions for Evaluation, Women & Therapy, Psychology of Violence, and the Journal of Family Violence. 

Martha holds a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota and a Licensure in Psychology from the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua. This blend of academic rigor and grassroots experience establishes her as a trusted and innovative leader in her field.