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Martha Cavazos Consultant
Sectors: Nonprofit, Corporate
Specialties: Event Planning, Program Design, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing and Management
Education: BA, Anthropology/Sociology from Kalamazoo College
Professional Experience
Martha (she/her) leads the strategic planning and design of programs, events, and curriculums for organizations committed to social change and equitably adapting to the climate crisis. With an educational background in anthropology and sociology and 14 years of experience in climate change and leadership development, Martha has customized global programs and communities reaching 10,000+ people. In collaboration with foundations, public and private partners, and community stakeholders across sectors, she leverages resources to create a more resilient future for our planet. Based in Detroit, Michigan, Martha consults with clients in the Midwest and around the world.
Achievements
Martha is part of the founding team of OceanX Education, reaching over 70,000+ program participants in the first year. She also launched and managed the first virtual accelerator program for Sustainable Ocean Alliance, seeding corporate and philanthropic partnerships to serve 25 early stage startup companies. In addition, through Sustainable Ocean Alliance and in partnership with the United Nations Global Compact and the United States State Department respectively, she designed and facilitated two global summits for ocean youth leadership.
Leadership Training
All We Can Save Climate Wayfinding Leadership Completion,
Rockwood Leadership Institute Art of Leadership Completion
Personal Interests
Martha loves cooking, swimming, writing, and being outside with her dog, partner, and friends. In warm months, she enjoys kayaking, camping, and biking. She supports various organizations around Detroit through volunteering, including an organization focused on refugee services, food waste, and her local food cooperative and neighborhood soup kitchen.
