Karla Martinez is a native Texan. She joined Every Texan in 2021 with a focus on health policy and eligibility. Before joining Every Texan, she served at a regional Educational Service Center providing guidance to operators of federally funded feeding programs. Prior to that she worked on health coverage with Foundation Communities, helping families and individuals navigate the Affordable Care Act. Karla has worked extensively with community-based healthcare programs, providing direct patient education. Karla received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with Health and Wellness Promotion from Texas State University and Masters of Public Health from the University of Texas Health Science Center.
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