Dr. Audra Martin is a highly qualified leader with an extensive background in the clinical and social services field extending over twenty-seven years in various capacities such as non-profit, grass roots, mental health organizations, and public and private community agencies. Most notably, she enjoys working with the public, supporting community efforts, advocating for effective policies and has integrity to lead. She has a diverse background in advocacy work and has continuously made a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families in her community at large. As well as her personal endeavors, she also has educational experience. Dr. Martin has an earned doctorate degree in Public Administration and Urban Studies; Master of Social Work with Supervision Designation both from The University of Akron and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ashland University. She has also served as an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Youngstown State University (YSU); served as a Department of Social Work Adjunct faculty member at Malone University and currently serves as a Field Supervisor at both universities. Moreover, it is her ambition to connect both disciplines (Public Administration and Social Work) to continue her plight of effective leadership in the public sector while making a greater impact on the lives of individuals in the community. She serves on several community boards such as the Eric Snow Family YMCA, George Dunwoody Foundation, EN-RICH-MENT, and Life Girls Rock, and while teaching, she was on the YSU Dean’s Advisory Council where she was an active member offering input to better the conditions of students and others.