Founder & CEO
Hope M&E Evaluation and Research LLC.
Location: St. Louis ParkMinnesota
Discipline: Public Affairs & Psychologist
Years of Experience: 11-20-years
Martha Hernández-Martínez is a dedicated research and evaluation leader with over a decade of specialized expertise in community-centered, trauma-informed studies serving survivors of violence—including domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. As Founder & CEO of Hope M&E Evaluation and Research LLC, she directs participatory evaluations and equity-focused projects that amplify the voices of Black, Indigenous, Latin@, immigrant, and refugee communities. Her previous roles as Director of Research & Capacity Building at Rainbow Research and Community Engagement Research & Evaluation Manager at Esperanza United reflect deep experience in designing culturally responsive evaluation frameworks, developing linguistically appropriate tools, and fostering meaningful community partnerships. Martha has led critical projects such as evaluations of the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Community Coordinator Response, the Reducing Harm Through Collaborative Solutions Initiative, and national programs supporting BIPOC victim advocates and survivors. A published scholar, her work appears in journals such as New Directions for Evaluation, Journal of Latina/o Psychology, and Hispanic Health Care International, often focusing on decolonized methodologies and equitable service access. She is fluent in English and Spanish and brings certification in research ethics (CITI) and victim service training (OVC TTAC). Martha actively contributes to the field through board leadership, federal grant review, and developing accessible toolkits to strengthen community-based organizations. She holds an MPA from the University of Minnesota and is committed to research that drives policy change, promotes healing, and advances justice for all survivors.
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