testimonials
“I had the privilege of partnering with josh martinez during his time at Food Lifeline. josh is one of the rare colleagues whose presence challenges you to dream bigger, dig deeper, and do better. josh has the insight to identify systemic injustices, the real life impact those injustices have on people and communities, and the tenacity to create systemic change. josh is a changemaker at his core and one of the most brilliant and insightful leaders I know.”
— Lisa Galvin, Food Lifeline
“I have worked with josh martinez for many years across the state of WA, doing work to increase equitable access to the emergency food system. I have found josh to be a systems thinker who understands the barriers to service, can clearly articulate them, and bring a fresh and nuanced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion lens to solving those challenges. He is a great problem solver that has an uncanny ability to dive deep down to the most intimate customer level and consider the barriers and unintended impacts that they may be facing.
“During my time of working with Josh, I came to consider him an invaluable DEI resource and best of all, a collaborative thought partner who was willing and able to deeply engage on systemic change. I would highly recommend josh as an excellent consultant.”
— Michelle Douglas, CEO, Emergency Food Network
“As chair of the WSAE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force, I recently brought in josh martinez to present his workshop, "Moving the Unmovable," to our membership. josh is an engaging, interactive presenter. His content is interesting and thought-
Video testimonial from K’ai Roberts Fu
provoking. With a compassionate approach, he helps attendees come up with actionable ideas they can implement right away. In addition, josh writes a well-researched, thoughtful blog on a variety of DEI-related issues, both current and historical. If you are looking for a DEI coach or educator, I highly recommend josh martinez.”
— K'ai Roberts Fu, COO, Magnus Media Group Video Production; DEI Task Force Chair, Washington Society of Association Executives
“josh and Future Emergent have been awesome and inspiring. Their work is customized for our food bank and community which makes it incredibly practical. They push us to take ideas and learnings and make them part of our daily practice and work. They are integral to our anti-racist journey.”
— Mike Cohen, Executive Director, Bellingham Food Bank