City of Albuquerque
File #: OC-23-34   
Type: Other Communication Status: Confirmed
File created: 5/15/2023 In control: City Council
Final action: 6/5/2023
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Reappointment of Mr. Joshua Martinez to the Board of Ethics & Campaign Practices
Attachments: 1. OC-34

 

CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE

CITY COUNCIL

 

 

                                                                                                         

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

 

TO:                     All Councilors                     

 

FROM:                     Chris Sylvan, Neighborhood Liaison Office of Neighborhood Coordination                     

 

SUBJECT:                     title

Reappointment of Mr. Joshua Martinez to the Board of Ethics & Campaign Practices

body                     

 

DATE:                     May 12, 2023                     

 

 

Per Article XII, Section 3 of the City Charter, the City Council is required to appoint three members to the City’s Board of ethics and Campaign Practices.  The term of one of the City Council’s members on the Board, Mr. Joshua Martinez, ends July 31, 2023Mr. Martinez is eligible for reappointment and is willing to continue to serve on the Board.

 

Mr. Martinez’s resume has been published on the City Clerk’s web page as required by the City Charter and is attached for your review.

 

Should Mr. Martinez be re-appointed, the members of the Board of Ethics and their terms would be:

 

Seat

Term Ends

Current Member

Council District

Board Elected Chairperson

2/3/2027

Mr. John J. Kelly

6

City Council Appointee

7/31/2023

Mr. James Breen

8

City Council Appointee

7/31/2027

Mr. Joshua Martinez

1

City Council Appointee

7/31/2023

Ms. Susan Selbin

2

Mayoral Appointee

7/31/2024

Mr. Jason Marks

1

Mayoral Appointee

7/31/2023

Mr. Sean M. Cunniff

2

Mayoral Appointee

7/31/2025

Ms. Kristina E. Caffrey

4

 

 

JOSHUA STEVEN MARTINEZ

8715 Arkansas Rd. NW                     Albuquerque, NM 87120                         (505) 927-2839    joshsmtz@gmail.com

 

 

Education

University of New Mexico                                                                                                                                                                                                    Albuquerque, NM

Master’s Degree in Public Administration                                                                                                                                                          May 2015

 

University of New Mexico                                                                                                                                                               Albuquerque, NM

Bachelor of Science in Community Health                                                                                                                                                                       December 2010

 

 

VOLUNTEER WORK

 

                     ABQ West Side Business Association- Ambassador

                     City of Albuquerque- Board of Ethics Member

                     Tres Volcanes Neighborhood Association- Board Member

                     Petroglyphs Homeowners Association- Board Member (President)

                     I9- Youth Basketball Coach

                     The Hispanic Star- Albuquerque Hub Leader

 

Skills                     Excellent leader

                     Community oriented

                     Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

                     Excellent marketing skills and techniques

                     Understands diverse cultures

                     Works well with others (team player)

                     Excellent financial management skills

                     Excellent organization skills

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                      Albuquerque, NM

InnovAge PACE Program (All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)                                                   March 2021- Present

                     Supports quality of care compliance with CMS Quality Measures through vigilant data review and ensuring adherence to timeline requirements

                     Reviews and monitors outcomes that promote compliance with the Quality (Improvement) Assurance Process and Performance Improvement Program

                     Assists in process improvement activities in response to compliance audits, satisfaction surveys and identified variances using LEAN methodology

                     Demonstrates ability to track, trend and assist with data analysis

                     Participates in programmatic committees as determined

                     Provides support with Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) readiness and accreditation activities, as needed

                     Supports Infection Control surveillance activities through diligent data management and review

                     Develops and performs auditing activities related to quality measures, surveys, and process improvement activities as appropriate to support monitoring and adherence to quality program standards

                     Assists and participates in quality training and other initiatives as deemed appropriate

                     Reviews incident reports for completeness and provides routine trending analysis to facilitate identification of areas of opportunity from a quality and safety perspective

                     Prepares for and actively participates in all surveys/monitoring audits and ensures that InnovAge and its affiliates are survey-ready

                     Participates in CMS and State reporting and facilitates work groups as appropriate within the PACE centers and operational or compliance leadership

                     Assists with development of Policies and Procedures as appropriate

                     Collaborates with the Management Team to ensure compliance with Quality related Policies and Procedures

                     Applies vigilance for responsibility of data entry to Health Plan Management System (HPMS)

                     Assists in all Quality meeting preparation activities to promote efficiencies

                     Leads Root Cause Analysis activities to support process improvement activities as well as regulatory reporting

                     Prepares center-based teams and leadership for monthly and quarterly collaborative calls with state and CMS regulators

                     Collaborates with compliance team to support clinical quality oversight of community partners, including follow up on incidents and complaints

                     Facilitates and leads local and regional quality meetings in collaboration with PACE center staff and leadership

                     Participates in collaborative care meetings at PACE centers, including fall teams, wound care teams, Participant Council

                     Leads local efforts related to participant satisfaction activities at the PACE center

Regional Health Equity Director                                                                                                                                              Albuquerque, NM

American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association                                January 2014- March 2021

                     Oversaw the everyday operations of the Regional Health Equity Program (Including 7 territories)

                     Responsible for strategically fulfilling the health impact goals in high-risk communities by focusing on the areas of health and wellness

                     Worked closely with Native American and Hispanic communities to implement relevant health programs

                     Managed annual program budgets

                     Leveraged Community Impact programs to drive revenue for the Southwest Region

                     Created and presented sponsorship proposals to businesses and organizations

                     Effectively recruited, trained, and managed volunteers and strategic community alliances to support efforts to create a sustainable culture of health within New Mexico and Texas

                     Worked with sports and wellness programs within New Mexico and Texas to implement health initiatives

                     Implemented health and employee wellness programs within community organizations and businesses

                     Was involved with many health committees and workgroups within New Mexico and Texas

                     Provided presentations and trainings on health issues

                     Gathered community information and data to create community needs assessments

                     Identified and worked on specific SDOH within communities

                     Organized two conferences a year on heart disease and other health issues

                     Worked with clinics and health systems across New Mexico and Texas to implement blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol programs

                     Worked on numerous policy initiatives at the local, state, and federal levels

o                     Organized volunteers to support policy initiatives by attending lobby days, meeting with elected officials, writing letters, making calls, and providing public comment

o                     Gathered area specific data to support policy initiatives

o                     Held public meetings to provide education and garner community support

o                     Met with elected officials from across to state to discuss policy initiatives

 

Assistant Program Director                                                                                                                                                                         Albuquerque, NM

First Nations Community Healthsource-WIC Program                                             December 2012- January 2014

                     Oversaw performance of employees

                     Generated monthly reports on clinics case load

                     Created monthly health education plans and schedules for classes

                     Created employee’s daily schedule

                     Responsible for employee trainings and evaluations

                     Was on NM WIC Management Nutrition Task Team and Participant Centered Education Team

                     Responsible for programs compliance with state and federal policies and procedures 

 

WIC Nutritionist                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Albuquerque, NM

First Nations Community Healthsource-WIC Program                                                     June 2012-December 2012

                     Communicated with individuals about the importance of healthy eating

                     Helped guide client’s choices regarding parenting and nutrition habits

                     Taught classes on different health topics

                     Performed nutrition assessments

                     Obtained and assessed blood samples

                     Obtained and assessed height and weight measurements

                     Entered information about clients and issued benefits

 

Program Liaison                                                                                                                                                                                 Espanola, NM                                                                                 

Rio Arriba County Substance, Treatment, Outreach and Prevention Program                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             August 2011-June 2012

                     Worked with different entities in the community to reduce accessibility of drugs and alcohol among youth

                     Worked with the faith-based community to create positive activities in a safe environment for youth within the community

                     Worked with tribal officials and tribal programs to implement and provide substance prevention initiatives

                     Worked with several social networking sites to engage and inform community members of positive topics

                     Organized events to inform community members on useful resources

                     Facilitated drug and alcohol presentations at schools, summer youth programs, jails, substance abuse treatment centers and various community events throughout northern New Mexico

                     Worked within the County Detention Center DWI Unit providing individual and group counseling and therapy for those with a drug and/or alcohol problems (Obtained a Licensed Substance Abuse Associate)

o                     Trained and oversaw other counselors and personnel on substance abuse issues

o                     Implemented mentoring program within DWI Unit and performed weekly tasks to provide leadership training to those who were selected

o                     Provided life skills training for inmates to prepare them for life situations within and outside of incarceration 

 

Prevention Specialist                                                                                                                                                                       Espanola, NM

Rio Arriba County Substance, Treatment, Outreach, and Prevention Program                                                                                                                                                                                                                       March 2011-August 2011

                     Oversaw the Prevention Team and delegated responsibilities 

                     Trained and educated youth ages 5-18 on substance abuse awareness and prevention

                     Facilitated drug and alcohol presentations at schools, summer youth programs, jails, substance abuse treatment centers and various community events throughout northern New Mexico

                     Produced effective presentations promoting drug/alcohol abuse awareness

                     Worked closely with youth and parents to educate them on the risks involved with underage drinking and drug use

                     Was an active member in several coalitions that target health related issues in the community and schools such as: drugs, underage drinking, suicide, bullying and behavioral and mental health 

 

Mechanical Technician                                                                                                                                                                                   Los Alamos, NM

Los Alamos National Laboratory                                                                                                                       June 2006-May 2010

                     Worked with Occupational Medicine to ensure a healthy and safe work environment

                     Supervised students and delegated responsibilities

                     Assembled/ Disassembled neutron scattering spectrometers

                     Improved and maintained the quality and appearance of experimental areas

                     Provided technical support to instrument scientists and users during operations