Join us as we welcome Marty Martinez, president and CEO at United Way of Massachusetts Bay, as our featured speaker for the annual Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health. With more than 25 years of experience working on behalf of children and families in the Greater Boston area and a proven track record of effectively tackling some of the most pressing issues facing communities, Martinez will speak about the federal policy and funding shifts that are placing unprecedented strain on access to basic needs. He will discuss the intentional efforts that can reshape what it means for communities to care for one another and help ensure all our neighbors thrive, and why fighting to protect the safety net is so critical to help those most at risk.
Following the lecture, Professor Dawn Belkin-Martinez, associate dean of Equity and Inclusion at BUSSW, will join our guest speaker for a moderated conversation and Q&A with the audience. A reception with refreshments will follow.
Program:
5:30-7:00 pm l Presentation/Q&A (Hybrid)
7:00-8:00 pm l Reception (In-Person)
1.5 free CE credits (pending) will be available to social workers licensed in the U.S. If you wish to receive CE credits, please provide your license number in the registration form.
The Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health is an annual symposium hosted by Boston University School of Social Work that addresses vexing health issues, featuring national and international leaders working at the intersection of health and social justice. Learn more about the Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health.
About Marty Martinez
Marty Martinez is president and CEO at United Way of Massachusetts Bay, leading the organization’s work to mobilize partners, resources and advocacy across the region to eradicate the conditions that lead to poverty and increase economic opportunity.
Martinez has more than 25 years of experience working on behalf of children and families in the Greater Boston area and a proven track record of effectively tackling some of the most pressing issues facing communities. His professional experiences include serving in local, state and national leadership roles, including as the CEO of national nonprofit organization Reach Out and Read and as the City of Boston’s chief of Health and Human Services, where he led the public health response efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic. Martinez also previously served as president and CEO at Mass Mentoring Partnership.
In addition to his professional experience, Martinez serves on a number of civic and nonprofit advisory councils and boards working to strengthen the social fabric of our communities. He is a member of the Governor’s new Anti-Hunger Task Force working to address the impact of federal SNAP changes, the Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Empowerment and is a member of the Health Equity Compact. He also serves on the board of Victory Programs.
Price: Free
Accessibility:
Boston University strives to be accessible, inclusive, and diverse in its facilities, programming, and academic offerings. Your experience at this event is important to us. If you have a disability or believe you may require accommodation for another reason, please contact BUSSW at bussw@bu.edu at least one week prior to the event date to discuss your needs.
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The virtual livestream will be conducted using the online Zoom webinar platform. This webinar is open to the public and all members of the BU community including alumni, students, faculty, staff.