Amber Martinez

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Medical Assistant at Planned Parenthood

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Miami, FL

Why I live For Purpose:

Through compassion, action and education, I work to bridge disparity gaps found in health care and move towards a society of health equity.

August, 2021

Resources

I added $5 to my grocery total to feed families in need.

August, 2021

Profession

I reduced a patient’s office visit by 50% because they lost their job from COVID and no longer had insurance.

May, 2021

Profession

I attended my first a Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging committee meeting at work.

May, 2021

Choices

I started recycling wine corks at local Whole Foods.

May, 2021

Resources

I donated three bags of clothes to Lotus House Shelter for Women and Children.

April, 2021

Choices

I started recycling left over wine corks!

April, 2021

Resources

I purchased products from a wishlist to aid homeless individuals in Los Angeles.

February, 2021

Choices

I reached out to local community organizations and found a new volunteer opportunity!

February, 2021

Resources

I donated $23 to Save the Children.

February, 2021

Time

I started my own at-home-composting and dropped off my first months collection at my local community garden.