Dr. Donna C. Martinez is :
- A graduate of National Leadership Consortium On Developmental Disabilities, University of Delaware
- A Highly Qualified Consultant in disabilities related issues specializing in issues related to students with disabilities prepare for a successful transition to college, community inclusion and career development
- A Seasoned Professional with broad experience in teaching, special education, policy development, and advocacy for persons with disabilities
- A Highly Qualified Teacher holding a valid license to instruct general education, social science, and special education in the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA
- A Frequent Presenter at conferences internationally, invited workshops, graduate teacher preservice courses, and education summits
- An Experienced Project Manager having served as Project Director of The George Washington University’s HEATH Resource Center, a national online clearinghouse of information on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities, families, and professionals in the field (www.heath.gwu.edu)
- An Editor and Author of many professional articles, modules, and other resources that informs people with disabilities about postsecondary options
- An Advocate for persons with disabilities
- A Successful Grant Writer
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Available to assist you!
Contact her at: DCM.IEC@gmail.com
Dr. Donna C. Martinez is a bilingual (Spanish) seasoned professional with 15 years of broad experience in education that includes serving as Director of The GW HEATH Resource Center, 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 internationally and in the USA. Dr. Martinez recently 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. Donna Martinez is especially interested in community inclusion for individuals with an intellectual disability and transition from public school to postsecondary education. Her experiences of living abroad in South America and of being a parent of a young man with an intellectual disability provides her deeper insight and personal awareness into issues that families may confront while living abroad with children with disabilities. Areas of her expertise include:
- Transition planning for career and college, including youth with intellectual disabilities
- The college application process
- Accessibility and accommodation issues
- School options in overseas posts
- Cultural transitions and resiliency
- Community inclusion
- Work supports