Izarelli Mendieta-Martinez

Izarelli Mendieta-Martinez serves as the Project Coordinator for the Transforming Children’s Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee. She has extensive experience providing care for children in diverse contexts, including human trafficking, immigration, crisis intervention, and chronic illness, both locally and nationally. With nine years of experience in the social service field, Izarelli combines her skills in care coordination, establishing efficient workflows, and engaging multiple stakeholders to serve vulnerable populations. She collaborates with local and national agencies to connect families with essential resources such as providers, shelters, social services, police departments, and hospitals. Izarelli’s contributions extend beyond direct care. She has played a pivotal role in running workshops for parents of first-generation college students and undocumented students, raising awareness, and facilitating educational opportunities. She has also raised public awareness about the DREAM Act and the issues unaccompanied minors face at the border.
Through dialogues, education, and advocacy, Izarelli exemplifies her dedication to effecting positive change at individual and systemic levels.