Monica Martinez is a lifelong public servant, nonprofit leader, and committed advocate for health equity. In 2024, Monica was elected as the Santa Cruz County Supervisor for District 5, becoming the first woman elected to represent the district. She brings a proven track record of leadership, collaboration, and results to her role, addressing critical community needs with a focus on disaster recovery, infrastructure improvements, and equity in public services.
As the CEO of Encompass Community Services, Santa Cruz County’s largest health and human services nonprofit, Monica expanded essential behavioral health, housing, and early childhood development programs, serving thousands of residents across the region. Throughout crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, the CZU Lightning Complex Fire of 2020, and major winter storms, Monica demonstrated steady leadership, delivering critical services and support when residents needed it most.
A 2023 graduate of Emerge CA, Monica began her career working with women on Skid Row in Los Angeles, supporting vulnerable populations and building her deep commitment to public service. Previously, she served as Executive Director of Housing Matters, where she co-founded the 180/180 Initiative—a groundbreaking effort that permanently housed 180 chronically homeless individuals in under two years. Passionate about inclusive leadership, Monica has championed diverse representation in decision-making across the region, prioritizing the voices of those often underrepresented.
Monica received her Master’s in Public Administration from University of Southern California and her B.A. in Political Science at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She balances her professional life with active involvement in her community and is the proud parent of two school-aged children.
Staff to Supervisor Martinez includes:
- J.M. Brown, County Supervisor's Analyst
- Rae Spencer-Hill, County Supervisor's Analyst
Supervisor Martinez can be contacted as follows:
Upcoming In-District Open Office Hours
To reduce wait time, we are now utilizing a reservation system. Click here to reserve a 15 minute time-slot in advance. Drop-in visitors are still welcome, and will be seen in order of arrival as time allows between or after reservations.
- April 14 3:30 to 5 p.m. (Scotts Valley Library Community Room, 251 Kings Village Road)
- May 12 4:30 to 6 p.m. (Felton Office, 6062 Graham Hill Road Suite A & B)
- May 27 3:30 to 5 p.m. (Scotts Valley Library Community Room, 251 Kings Village Road)
- June 16 4:30 to 6 p.m. (Felton Office, 6062 Graham Hill Road Suite A & B)
- June 30 3:30 to 5 p.m. (Boulder Creek Sheriff’s Substation, 13210 Central Avenue)
The purpose of In-District Office Hours is to provide a convenient way for me to hear from you. However, if you have a problem that will require more than 15 minutes to discuss, or you cannot come during the times listed above, my office is happy to work with you to schedule another time meet.