Dr. Sergio Martinez is the Senior Program Manager (SPM) at Health Career Connection (HCC), where he leads the development, implementation, and expansion of HCC programs in Northern, Central Valley and Central California. In this role, he recruits and maintains relationships with health organizations to host HCC interns and collaborates with partners to enhance programming. He also supports the recruitment, screening, and placement of talented interns, plans summer programming, and Read More
provides ongoing support to ensure a successful experience for both students and host organizations.
Prior to his role at HCC, he served as a Public Health Practitioner with the City of Berkeley’s Public Health Department, where he developed community-based health programs addressing sexual health, chronic disease prevention, and health education for various urban-based populations. His expertise in program management, mentorship, and partnership-building continues to inform his work in advancing opportunities for students pursuing careers in health and public service.
Dr. Martinez earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Social Welfare, where his research focused on factors influencing academic persistence among Latino community college students. With over a decade of experience managing public health and educational support programs, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to student development and workforce preparation.
Dr. Martinez is an active member of professional associations, including the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the American Public Health Association (APHA), and the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR). He remains dedicated to mentoring and supporting students as they navigate their academic and professional journeys.
