Nancy Martinez, a longtime resident of the Rockaways in Queens, is a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and healthcare industry expert. After a family tragedy shaped her passion for helping others, she founded the New York Career Training School, LLC in 2010, offering courses in multiple languages to students from over 25 countries. The school has graduated more than 24,000 students with a 98% employment rate. She also founded the Rockaway Adult Social Center in tribute to seniors who supported her. In 2017, she was elected to the Board of Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center. Nancy has received numerous awards, including the Queens Power Women in Business Award and recognition from the New York State Senate, for her dedication to her community and humanitarian efforts.
