Deborah (Deb) Martinez (she/her) is a community advocate who has spent the last decade partnering with the Tacoma community through the work of various organizations. Following her passion to come alongside and uplift populations who are historically underserved, Deb has dedicated her career to serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness, addiction, and most recently, she was dedicated to serving youth and families in the Hilltop area. As a new mom to two Afro-Latinx children under two, Deb is taking steps to shift her focus to advocate for and serve Black and Brown birthing parents through their pregnancies.