Monica Martinez

Monica Martinez

Keynote Speaker: Program Director of College Success at Haas Jr. Fund

Monica Martinez Biography

As the Program Director for College Success at the Haas Jr. Fund, Dr. Martinez leads strategies and partnerships for achieving the Fund’s goal of leveling the playing field in higher education and reducing the financial barriers to a college degree in California. As the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Learning Policy Institute, she led the Reimagine College Success Initiative which allowed her to address college access and success by bridging higher education with innovative k–12 systems.

A first-generation college student with a Ph.D. from New York University, Martinez grew up in a working-class Mexican American family in Lakewood, Colorado. After graduating from Baylor with a BA in sociology and social work, Monica received a Ph.D. in Sociology of Education and Higher Education Administration from NYU’s Steinhardt School of Education. She started her career in higher education administration before joining the staff at KnowledgeWorks Foundation, where she launched an innovative program supporting K-12 schools and school districts to build technology-rich, student-centered learning environments.

Martinez also has worked as an independent consultant to foundations and initiatives focused on K-16 education issues. And, as chief school support officer for the XQ Institute in Oakland, she managed a $150 million portfolio of schools and partners working to transform high school education. She has been appointed by two California governors to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing; she also was named to the White House Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics by President Barack Obama.

She lives in Tiburon, California and enjoys hiking in Marin and along the coast near her home in Sea Ranch.

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Monica Martinez Speaking Topics

Supporting Students in Their College Journey

Innovation and Policy in California Higher Education

Monica Martinez Videos

Deeper Learning with Monica Martinez
SOUTH SUMMIT 2017 The Importance of Innovation in Education

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Monica Martinez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Education, Author, Educational Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Political, Hispanic Heritage, Government, Social Activism, Workshop, Education Reform and Personal Growth.

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Monica Martinez generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Monica Martinez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including TED, Education and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Monica Martinez for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Monica Martinez generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gever Tulley, Gloria Ladson-Billings and Robyn Jackson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Monica Martinez for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/07/2025.

Monica Martinez Speaking Topics

  • Supporting Students in Their College Journey

  • Innovation and Policy in California Higher Education

Monica Martinez Videos

Deeper Learning with Monica Martinez
SOUTH SUMMIT 2017 The Importance of Innovation in Education

Monica Martinez Reviews

  • The Board of Trustees of Indiana University on behalf of Multicultural Center - Apr 25 2022

  • AltaMed Health Services-Corporate - Mar 07 2019

Monica Martinez News

  • Monica Rae Martinez, Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award

    Dr. Monica Martinez, as an education strategist, author, Senior Fellow to the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and appointee to the White House Commission of Educational Excellence for Hispanics, you are a true advocate for education reform.

  • How do I book Monica Martinez to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Monica Martinez for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Monica Martinez, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Monica Martinez or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Monica Martinez for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Monica Martinez, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Monica Martinez are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Monica Martinez, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Monica Martinez speak about?

    Monica Martinez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Education, Author, Educational Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Political, Hispanic Heritage, Government, Social Activism, Workshop, Education Reform and Personal Growth.
  • Where does Monica Martinez travel from?

    Monica Martinez generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Monica Martinez?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Monica Martinez for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Monica Martinez for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Monica Martinez or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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