As National CHW Lead and Senior Manager, Susie Martinez leads the Social Care Center of Excellence at Emcara Health.
A fierce and compassionate advocate for breaking down the social barriers to a person’s health and well-being, Susie started her career as a Community Health Worker (CHW) in 2014 at Valle del Sol Community Health Center, an integrated healthcare organization with a focus on behavioral health for adults and pediatrics. Susie joined Emcara Health as a CHW in 2018, connecting patients to resources one-on-one and shaping the company’s approach to social care delivery.
Susie earned an Associate of Arts degree in Psychology & Behavioral Science from Imperial Valley College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from Arizona State University.
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