Susana Martinez

New Mexico’s first Hispanic female governor, Board Member for the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd) & Named to Time Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People in the World

  • Dona Ana Country’s former elected district attorney
  • Advisory Board Member for the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows program
  • Advisory Board Member for the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation.

Susana Martinez is a world-renowned professional, best known for becoming New Mexico’s first Hispanic female governor. Having previously developed a successful career as a prosecutor for 25 years along the nation’s southern border, she is esteemed for her hard-working mentality, and passion for positive change throughout the community. Having been named in Time Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People in the World, Susana’s remarkable career achievements are admired by audiences of all ages and backgrounds. When looking to hire an empowering female figure to attend your future events, look no further than Susana today.

Before being elected as governor, Susana served as a prosecutor for over 25 years, whilst also fulfilling the role of Dona Ana Country’s elected district attorney. A renowned professional throughout the industry, she was elected governor of the State of New Mexico in 2010 and became the first Hispanic female governor in the history of the United States. During her time as governor, she devoted her career to keeping communities safe, ensuring students received high-quality education, and diversifying the state’s economy. In 2011, Susana inherited a nearly half-billion-dollar budget deficit, with a budget of just over $5.5 billion. Treasured for turning the largest structural deficit in history into a $2 billion surplus by the time she stepped back as governor, Susana is an inspirational figure to audiences globally.

A state-wide favourite, Susanna was re-elected by gaining substantial support from voters in both rural and urban areas alike. Determined to make a positive difference throughout society, she served as a Chairman and executive committee member of the Republican Governors Association and broke their fundraising records during her chairmanship. Continuing to take the industry by storm following her departure from being the governor, Susana currently serves as a Board Member for the Foundation of Excellence in Education and an Advisory Board Member for the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows program. Alongside this, she is also an Advisory Board Member for the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation.

A leading authority in her field, Susana Martinez is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. Named in Time Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People in the World, her career is inspiring professionals globally to achieve their career goals, no matter how difficult it may seem. Passionate to educate others on the importance of a diverse, inclusive workplace, Susana has become a must-see speaker. When looking to hire a passionate speaker to attend events of all kinds, do not hesitate in booking Susana Martinez.

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