Katherine Martinez is a licensed social worker with a profound dedication to the field of aging. With a career marked by impactful contributions, she has held key roles at NYC Health & Hospitals, various community-based organizations, nursing homes, and long-term care programs. In 2018, Katherine assumed the role of President/CEO at Neighborhood SHOPP, a community-based non-profit in the Bronx. In this capacity, she leads diverse initiatives aimed at serving older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. 

Katherine's academic background includes a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University. Actively involved in the aging network, she holds influential positions such as serving on the NYC Department for the Aging Senior Advisory Council, Co-Chair at Hunts Point/Longwood Coalition, Bronx Regional Inter-Agency Aging Council, NY State Society on Aging, among others. Her commitment to the aging network extends nationally, as evidenced by her involvement in the NASW Aging Specialty Practice Committee and the NCOA National Institute of Senior Center's Leadership Collaborative. Katherine Martinez exemplifies a steadfast commitment to enhancing the well-being of older adults and their communities through her extensive professional and volunteer engagements.