Leanne Martin
Leanne Martin - 2025 NLC Silicon Valley Fellow
Leanne Martin (she/her) is passionate about empowering underserved communities and advocating for equity and opportunity. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Riverside, where she cultivated her commitment to addressing systemic inequalities. With experience spanning education, mental health counseling, and sales development, Leanne brings a unique blend of empathy and strategy to her work.
Throughout her career, she’s guided young adults as a career counselor, supported at-risk youth as a mental health counselor, and fostered relationships as a Sales Development Representative. Leanne champions initiatives that promote education, economic empowerment, and civic engagement. Based in San Jose, CA, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, attending workshops on personal development and leadership, and collaborating on efforts to uplift marginalized communities.