Martha was born and raised in Northeast Los Angeles, in the small town of El Sereno. As a middle child, she always marched to the beat of her own drum. She was determined not to be a product of her environment. As she grew in age and witnessing all the chaos around her, she made it her life’s mission to be different. Martha became active in her community by volunteering for cleanups and other community labors. Looking for a different outlet, Martha found herself looking for a new place to redirect her passion for helping the community. She worked for the produce industry for 10 years before joining Food Forward. There she developed a professional relationship with Food Forward before becoming part of the Food Forward team. In her free time, Martha enjoys everything horror and tacos!