Martín Moreno

As a first-generation low-income college student born and raised in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona, Martín's interest in public service sparked out of a necessity to utilize city services. Growing up, he relied on local city libraries, parks and recreation centers, and youth programs to complete homework, socialize, and cultivate his personal development.  Martín's reliance on city services naturally developed close relationships with city staff who incorporated him into advisory boards to make services more efficient, equitable, and impactful. The desire to further understand all aspects of public service drove Martín to pursue a government focused degree in our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. The comprehensive exposure to municipal, state, and federal levels of government led him to conclude that through direct impact and community accessibility, local government is a place to shape our communities from within. Martín is inspired to pay it forward to the place he calls home, and he is grateful to the Marvin Andrews Fellowship for equipping him with the resources necessary to serve our communities!