Dr. Andrea Martinez obtained her PhD in Psychology at King’s College London and her bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science and master's degree in special education from the University of the Philippines.
Andrea has engaged in various public health research projects focusing on critical issues such as child abuse and exploitation, violence against women, migrants’ mental health, self-harm behavior, drug use, and health inequalities within vulnerable communities. Her research methodologies primarily involve co-production research methods and participatory action research.
With over 25 years of public service engagement in charity and non-profit organizations both in Manila and London, Andrea has worked for the welfare of children, women, migrants, and other marginalized communities. She has been involved in monitoring and impact evaluation of various charity programs and services for individuals with mental health issues, those experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, and modern slavery. Additionally, she has served as a resource speaker and trainer in various programs addressing mental health and well-being for schools, communities, and organizations.
