Lucy Martinez, Deputy Director for Human Resources, joined the NC Justice Center in 2010. Prior to joining the Justice Center, Lucy worked for Wake County Human Services as an office manager for Cornerstone, a multi-service center for people experiencing homelessness.

Lucy is an AmeriCorps VISTA alumna; she set up an education and employment program for a nonprofit drug treatment agency in Portland, Oregon. She has a broad range of experience at non-profit organizations and government agencies in the areas of anti-poverty and anti-hunger programs.

Lucy is a graduate of The Ohio State University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology.