Gena Martinez (née Hancock) was born and raised in South Central
Indiana.  Upon graduating from Columbus North High School, Mrs.
Martinez moved to California where she attended Orange Coast College
while working as the Executive Assistant to the President of an
Aerospace manufacturing company. This position offered Gena a unique
perspective on defense spending, as well as experience in diplomacy
and an expanded knowledge of International relations.

While living in California, Mrs. Martinez met her husband and shortly
after they were married, the two moved back to the great state of
Indiana to start a family.  Upon returning to Indiana, Gena worked in
Human Resources at Cummins, Inc. and was among the founding members of the company’s first affinity group providing resources for the company’s LGBT employees. Shortly after the birth of her first son,
Gena left her position to become an entrepreneur.  As a small business
owner, Gena returned to college to complete her education. Mrs.
Martinez is currently a student at IUPUI and has been invited to the
White House as a participant in the ‘Community Leaders Series’.

MEET GENA