Ashanti Martínez
Representative · State house · Maryland · District 22
Democratic
Biography
Ashanti Martinez attended Parkdale High School and Howard University, where they earned a B.A. in Political Science and Government in 2018. Their professional career includes serving as a Congressional Intern for U.S. Representative Elijah E. Cummings and U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer, working as a Campaign Director for the College Democrats of America at Howard University, and acting as Deputy Political Director for Joseline Pena-Melnyk for Congress. They also served as a Resident Assistant at Howard University, Campaign Manager for Vivian Flowers, Constituent Services staff for Council Member Thomas E. Dernoga, and a Research and Policy Analyst for CASA. Most recently, they served as Chief of Staff for the Prince George's County Council District 7 Office and as a Communications Specialist for the Prince George's County Council. Martinez has been a member of the Maryland House of Delegates since February 24, 2023.
On the record
- Education
- Parkdale High School, 2014; Howard University, B.A., Political Science and Government, 2018
- Profession
- Research and Policy Analyst; Chief of Staff; Communications Specialist
- Born
- 1996-04-25
Contact
- Capitol office
- Room 151, Lowe House Office Building 6 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401 · 410-841-3652
- Phone
- 410-841-3652
- ashanti.martinez@house.maryland.gov