Speakers

Alex Martinez, Safe and Welcoming Field Organizer, American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas) will present on their efforts to organize support for a Municipal ID program in Wyandotte County, which is a city (or municipal) identification card that can help the immigrant community, the elderly, the homeless, and people re-entering society after incarceration obtain a photo ID that may be used with law enforcement and to access basic services.    

About Alex: Alex Martinez joined the ACLU of Kansas in May of 2018 as the Safe and Welcome Field Organizer. Prior to coming to the ACLU, Alex was a Community Health Worker (CHW) for the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences where he provided direct services to underserved populations through their outreach program, Score 1 for Health. Alex Martinez received a Community Health Worker certificate from MCC Penn Valley in 2015.  Alex is a graduate of the Dental Champions Fellowship from Oral Health Kansas Inc. where he now serves on the Board of Directors.