Youth Vote
Michelle Martinez
Michele Martinez’s passion for public service stems from her strong commitment to serving her community. As one of the youngest to serve on the City Council, Michele brings new and positive energy to the City of Santa Ana.
Michele chairs the Parks, Recreation, Education, and Youth Council Committee and authored the Early Prevention and Intervention Commission, an advisory board to address issues related to gangs and at-risk youth. As a homeowner and community leader, Michele understands the need for resident and business partnerships. She realizes the critical role they play in education, our neighborhood preservation, and the economic development of our great city.
Michele spends her free time building community partnerships to help mentor and sponsor educational programs for students. She currently serves as a Board Member for the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana and KinderCaminata.
Lastly, Michele has been named one of the 20 Women to Watch in Orange County, the youngest city council elected official in Orange County, and was recognized as the Emerging Latina of the Year in 2007 by the National Latina Business Women Association.
