NLIHC is pleased to welcome Evan Martinez as field intern for the 2023-2024 academic year. Evan is currently completing a master’s degree in social work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and is specializing in community action and social policy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and applied psychology and human development from Boston College. Before joining NLIHC, Evan worked as a school social work intern in the Baltimore City Public School system, where he served the city’s growing population of immigrant and refugee students and their families. While conducting casework, he witnessed the obstacles faced by students and their families when trying to access basic resources, including housing. During his time with NLIHC, Evan hopes to gain skills and knowledge that will help him become a more effective advocate for marginalized people who are trying to access quality housing.