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Donna Martinez, Ed.D. along with her husband owns [Http://www.searanchabalonebay.com Abalone Bay] at The Sea Ranch, an oceanfront vacation rental located 3 hours north of San Francisco.

She currently resides in Santiago, Chile.

Prior to her arrival to Chile, Dr. Martinez earned her doctorate from The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development in special education – with honors. Her undergraduate study at the California University at Sacramento was in cultural anthropology. Dr. Martinez was Director of The GW HEATH Resource Center (www.heath.gwu.edu), authoring teaching modules for transitioning youth and families, teaching both youth and preservice teachers, consulting on grant projects, supporting families seeking improved educational supports/services for their children, and advocating for improved  policies and legislation at the national, state, and local levels.

Dr. Donna C. Martinez is also an International Education Consultant and seasoned professional with 15 years of broad experience in education that includes grant management, research, writing, teaching, and presenting at conferences in both Spanish and English. She has served as consultant for various disability support foundations in Santiago, Chile, and the National Director of Servico Nacional de la Discapacidad (SENADIS). Dr. Donna Martinez is especially interested in project management, higher education and instruction especially in the field of education.

Dr. Martinez frequently collaborates with others in the education, transition and disability fields. She presents at conferences and participates in invited workshops and summits. Dr. Martinez has instructed in the Master's of Arts Teacher Education Program and served as project director in the development of an online teacher quality and education assessment tool. Her leadership roles include serving on and chairing national, state, and local committees and boards.