Senator Monica R. Martinez is a Salvadoran-American educator and politician from the state of New York.
A Democrat, she is a member of the New York State Senate representing the 3rd district. She formerly served in the Suffolk County Legislature, representing the 9th district.
As a legislator, Martinez was known for taking legislative action on the issues of woman’s equality and animal rights.
Martinez was appointed Chairwoman to the Public Safety Committee and pledged to help eradicate the Long Island gang violence epidemic through collaboration with local law enforcement officials.
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Senator Martinez visits the Medford campus today to speak to the students.