Flavio Martinez
Oakland
Summary
Oakland-rooted community organizer with 8+ years of experience building grassroots power alongside immigrant, worker, and resident-led communities. Proven leader in developing political education and leadership pipelines that move people from participation to shared decision-making and public leadership. Experienced in coordinating multi-issue campaigns and rapid-response organizing across health equity, labor, and immigrant justice, grounded in bilingual (Spanish/English) organizing and deep community relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Community Organizer
In-Advance
Oakland
07.2024 - Current
- Lead grassroots organizing and resident leadership development focused on health equity, immigrant justice, and community safety.
- Build and facilitate leadership pipelines through political education, membership meetings, and community-led actions.
- Support residents in planning and leading meetings with city departments and stakeholders, including agenda setting and role coordination.
- Coordinate campaigns and rapid-response organizing in collaboration with community partners, centering bilingual (Spanish/English) engagement.
- Support grassroots organizations in strengthening organizing infrastructure, base-building, and leadership development systems.
- Provide strategic support to align campaign goals, timelines, and roles, emphasizing shared leadership and accountability.
Lead Community Organizer
Street Level Health Project
Oakland
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Recruited and mobilized a base of directly impacted and recently arrived day laborers through personalized outreach and one-on-one relationship building, strengthening collective power and political awareness.
- Designed and implemented member engagement and leadership development strategies, increasing political education and participation among collective members.
- Organized and facilitated monthly member meetings for day laborers, creating space for dialogue, skill-building, and collective action.
- Developed and led educational workshops on workers' rights and labor advocacy, equipping members with tools to protect themselves and support one another.
Organizer & Dispatcher
Alameda County Immigration Legal Education Partnership
Alameda County
11.2018 - 04.2022
- Provided 24/7 hotline support in response to immigration raids and ICE detentions.
- Organized immigration forums offering resources to undocumented community members, including free legal consultations.
- Delivered 'Know Your Rights' trainings to schools, faith congregations, and community organizations.
- Conducted outreach and tabling at community events to distribute immigration education materials.
Community Outreach Organizer
Faith in Action East Bay
Oakland
11.2017 - 05.2021
- Built power with community leaders and clergy to advance a shared vision for Oakland and advocate for legislative change.
- Developed grassroots leadership through sustained one-on-one conversations and relational organizing.
Fair Labor Oakland
- Advocated for labor rights and minimum wage increases in Oakland through targeted outreach and community education.
- Built and maintained a strong working relationship with the City of Oakland's Department of Workplace and Employment Standards (DWES).
- Collaborated with partner organizations to design and distribute educational materials on labor laws and workers' rights, increasing community awareness.
- Prepared and submitted quarterly grant reports documenting program activities, outcomes, and compliance requirements.
National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON)
- Led organizational advocacy efforts in support of the Safety Net for All policy in collaboration with partner organizations and community leaders.
- Coordinated with day labor centers statewide to support implementation of the Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement (DALE) policy, assisting workers pursuing labor disputes.
CDPH Day Labor Outreach Research Project
- Conducted grassroots, community-based research with two day laborer partners to identify key challenges facing day laborers.
- Led an investigation into the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on day laborers, promoting worker health and safety through community collaboration.
- Submitted quarterly grant reports highlighting data-driven outcomes and program progress.
Education
Bachelor of Art - Politics
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CASkills
- Campaign coordination
- Community engagement
- Leadership development
- Policy advocacy
- Grassroots organizing
- Digital organizing
- Spanish fluency
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Google Suite proficiency
Timeline
Lead Community Organizer
In-Advance
07.2024 - Current
Lead Community Organizer
Street Level Health Project
07.2021 - 09.2023
Organizer & Dispatcher
Alameda County Immigration Legal Education Partnership
11.2018 - 04.2022
Community Outreach Organizer
Faith in Action East Bay
11.2017 - 05.2021
Fair Labor Oakland
National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON)
CDPH Day Labor Outreach Research Project
Bachelor of Art - Politics
University of California, Santa Cruz