Juan Manuel Martinez

Juan Manuel Martinez, Manager of Program Partnerships, overseas CHCI’s relationships with Congressional offices, federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and universities on matters related to the organization’s leadership programs.

Born and raised in Southeastern Idaho to farm-working immigrants, Juan Manuel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Idaho State University and has a background in government relations and issue advocacy. As a CHCI alum, former Hill staffer, and Fulbright alum, he found his way back to CHCI through his desire to promote diversity in the public sector. His policy passions are immigration and labor reform, and he enjoys visiting his family in Mexico.