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Anastasia Martinez

Clark-Fulton | Youth and Families

Anastasia

Anastasia Martinez joined the Metro West Community Development Organization’s community engagement team in the summer of 2019 as the My Commitment, My Community (MyCom) Regional Coordinator. In this role, Anastasia works with community partners to connect youth to school and community-based services. Anastasia has a passion for working with youth from underserved communities, specifically within the field of education. Prior to joining Metro West CDO, she held various roles in the Student Affairs sector at The Ohio State University and Missouri S&T. In addition, Anastasia previously taught at the middle and high school grade levels. Within each role, she has effectively advocated for student issues, developed rapport with community stakeholders, and implemented substantive programs that increased student success. She holds an MA in Higher Education and Student Affairs and a BA in English from Ohio State and a MAT in Secondary Education from the University of North Carolina Charlotte. Anastasia is committed to empowering youth, increasing access to quality education, and enhancing educational outcomes. Anastasia aspires to be an agent of change within the Cleveland community.